2019-10-10
AECOM (www.aecom.com)
Other
/yr
full-time
employee
St. Albans
United Kingdom
United Kingdom - Surrey, Croydon
Job Summary
AECOM’s UK Environment & Planning team is looking to recruit EIA professionals to join our London teams. The successful candidates would join the UK’s largest team of EIA practitioners and would assist with work winning, team management, and overseeing the delivery of EIAs. We are currently recruiting for Consultant, Senior Consultant, Principal Consultant and Associate Director.
In London and the South-East we have offices in Aldgate, Croydon, St Albans, Cambridge and Basingstoke. We have almost 200 EIA practitioners and large teams of environmental specialists covering the full suite of technical disciplines such as acoustics, air quality, ecology, heritage etc.
The successful candidates will have a track-record of successful project delivery, client account management, and business development. In particular, we are looking for individuals with experience in urban regeneration (i.e. tall buildings, or large scale brownfield development), transport infrastructure, power development, oil and gas and local government sector experience.
We have an enviable client base which includes all of the major property developers operating in London and the South-East, Berkeley Homes, British Land and Lendlease, to name a few. In addition we are working for Thames Tideway, HS2, Homes England and TfL on major projects across the South-East.
AECOM’s reputation in EIA is second to none and we are involved in some of UK’s most challenging and career defining infrastructure projects. We are the leading EIA consultant in the UK and have an unrivalled track record delivering urban regeneration projects in London.
We provide support to clients at all stages of the development process, including feasibility, optioneering, promotion through planning and project implementation. Our EIA work covers a range of planning regimes, including Town and Country Planning applications, Transport & Works Act Orders, and Development Consent Orders.
Job Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be expected to undertake the following roles and responsibilities:
Manage the technical and financial delivery of EIA projects on a day-to-day basis to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest standard
Manage and deliver project documents including Scoping Reports, ES Chapters and Non-Technical Summaries and related technical studies, under the guidance of our experienced Project Directors.
Manage technical specialists in the preparation of ESs.
Prioritise project actions and meet commitments on an on-going basis while taking ownership and responsibility for the quality and completion of work
Manage and mentor sub consultants and more junior staff
Contribute to work wining activities and client account management to continuously improve our service offering for our clients through business development initiatives
Minimum Requirements
Experience in EIA and Environmental Management
Experience in project management of urban regeneration EIA projects
A track-record of successful client management
Highly motivated and able to work with limited direction
Excellent communication and networking skills
Preferred Qualifications
You will have a good first degree and a second degree in an appropriate environmental discipline.
Ideally you will have chartered status with a relevant professional body or demonstrate you are working towards this status.
Your benefits will include:
Helping our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance is important to us. If you join AECOM, as well as receiving a competitive salary, you’ll also have the opportunity to explore flexible working arrangements. Core benefits include 25 days’ annual leave, company pension scheme, private medical insurance, life assurance and one paid annual professional institution membership fee. You can also choose from a wide range of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle.
You’ll also be able to give back to communities with up to two paid CSR days each year. Through our charity,The AECOM Foundation, you can volunteer to support children in developing countries. And if you’re a member of the Reserve Forces you’ll receive an additional 15 days paid leave for training commitments.
What We Offer
When you join AECOM, you become part of a company that is
pioneering the future . Our teams around the world are involved in some of the most cutting-edge and innovative projects and programs of our time, addressing the big challenges of today and shaping the built environment for generations to come. We ensure a workplace that encourages growth, flexibility and creativity, as well as a company culture that champions
inclusion, diversity and overall
employee well-being through programs supported by company leadership. Our
core values define who we are, how we act and what we aspire to, which comes down to not only
delivering a better world , but working to “make amazing happen” in each neighborhood, community and city we touch. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
Job Category Sciences
Business Line Environment
Business Group Design and Consulting Services Group (DCS)
Country United Kingdom
Position Status Full-Time
Requisition/Vacancy No. 220635BR
Additional Locations UK - St. Albans
Clearance Required No
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.