Technical Director - Environmental Assessment
Job Description
Technical Director - Environmental Assessment\nSalary: £65k-£75k\nLocation: Various UK Offices\nJob Type: Permanent, Full-Time or Part-Time\n\nThe Role\n\nYou'll be joining a leading independent environmental and engineering consultancy with a strong focus on sustainability, climate resilience, and innovation. Employee-owned and values-led, we are committed to delivering exceptional service and investing in our people. Our work spans a broad mix of public and private sector clients, and our reach extends across the UK and internationally.\n\nYour Role\n\nAs discipline lead for Environmental Assessment, you'll bring senior-level expertise to help shape the direction of the service, grow client relationships, and mentor a team of talented specialists.
You'll oversee complex, high-profile projects, often involving collaboration across planning, ecology, landscape, heritage, water, and infrastructure sectors.\n\nYou will play a central role in developing and delivering work relating to environmental impact assessment (EIA), strategic environmental assessment (SEA), and sustainability appraisal (SA), across a wide portfolio. While many of our projects are underpinned by long-term frameworks with government bodies, we also work with local authorities, NGOs, developers, and commercial clients - and are actively expanding into new sectors.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nLead the strategic growth and direction of the Environmental Assessment service area\nDeliver and assure technical excellence in EIA, SEA and SA\nGuide project teams and review key deliverables across environmental disciplines\nCoordinate statutory and non-statutory environmental assessment and consenting processes\nInput to and lead business development initiatives and sector diversification\nDevelop and nurture strong client relationships across both existing and new markets\nOversee project management with a focus on quality, risk, programme, and budget\nAct as a technical mentor, supporting development of junior and mid-level staff\nContribute to internal knowledge-sharing, innovation and cross-team collaboration\nMaintain accreditation standards, such as the IEMA EIA Quality Mark \n\nWhat We're Looking For\n\nWe're looking for someone passionate about the environment and delivering meaningful outcomes through policy and infrastructure. You should be highly organised, client-focused, and capable of leading both teams and technical direction.
Experience in a consultancy setting and confidence in engaging with stakeholders and regulators is essential.\n\nYou'll be someone who thrives in a collaborative, agile environment, and is ready to take a leading role in shaping the future of environmental assessment services.\n\nPreferred Locations\n\nThis role can be based out of several of our UK offices, including:\n\nSaltaire\nNewcastle\nNewport\nHaywards Heath\nBirmingham\nPeterborough\nEdinburgh\nGlasgowHybrid working is supported, but regular office collaboration is encouraged.\n\nQualifications & Experience\n\nRequired:\n\nDegree (or equivalent experience) in Environmental Management, Planning or a related field\nChartered membership of a relevant body (e.g. IEMA, RTPI) or working towards chartered status\nExperience leading EIA, SEA, or SA projects in consultancy or similar environment\nDemonstrated business development experience and client engagement skills\nStrong knowledge of UK environmental legislation, planning systems, and policyDesirable:\n\nExperience with infrastructure planning (e.g. DCOs or NSIPs)\nUnderstanding of a broad range of environmental disciplines\nKnowledge of permitting and consents including ecological, flood risk, waste etc.\nExperience in construction-phase assessment and environmental monitoring\nFamiliarity with coastal or river projects and/or the energy sector\nProven track record of introducing innovation in environmental assessment \n\nWhy Join Us?\n\nWe offer meaningful work, excellent career progression, and a supportive, flexible working culture.
With a commitment to professional development and employee ownership, we ensure our team is empowered, valued, and able to make a real difference.\n\nIf you're looking to lead with purpose and help shape a more sustainable and resilient future, we'd love to hear from you.\n\nWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of , , , , , , , marital status, veteran status, or status