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Lead Senior Environmental Consultant

AmeyCity of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

30+ days ago

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Job description

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Amey are a leading provider of full life-cycle engineering, operations and decarbonisation solutions, for transport infrastructure and complex facilities.

Working for us, you’ll be delivering sustainable infrastructure solutions that enhance life and protect our shared future.

Amey has a fantastic opportunity for a Lead Senior Environmental Consultant to join the team. This position will be to act as a team leader, providing and overseeing the production of technically sound deliverables for environmental commissions such as in the preparation and checking of reports, designs, calculations and documentation as part of the production of scheme deliverables that satisfy the overarching criteria of quality, cost and programme. To manage the actions of a medium sized, locally based single discipline technical team, including the people manager role when required by the business.

What We Need From You

To lead a team, producing technically sound deliverables for environmental commissions, complying with all relevant technical standards and client requirements, working unsupervised and supervising
more junior members of staff undertaking similar tasks
The preparation and checking of reports, designs, calculations and documentation as part of the production of scheme deliverables that satisfy the overarching criteria of quality, cost and programme.
Overseeing the actions of more junior members of staff undertaking similar tasks and taking
responsibility for their actions
Responsibility for the commercial success of the projects within their portfolio, controlling budgets and managing the costs associated with the production of deliverables
Liaising with client and supplier representatives at peer level, attending progress meetings, responding to queries etc.
Significantly contributing to the preparation of bids and the general work winning function
Working on site, either on a visiting basis or in a full time but temporary role and including out of hours working
Assuming the role of people manager when required by the business

Qualifications

Professional competency to Chartered Environmentalist standard as defined by the professional institution to which the individual is aligned. Chartered status may be essential on particular contracts Skills

Applies environmental management theory and principles to complex or ambiguous situations, where concepts need to be adapted to reach the correct outcome

Knowledge, understanding and experience of design and specification process with ability to advise others (Design Team Leader for appropriate projects). Can check deliverables to a high standard

Highly experienced with relevant software and / or similar analytical tools. Good ability to check work produced by others

Has excellent knowledge of suppliers and types of services they provide, supported by having contacts within the supply chain

Very good oral communicator who is able to present arguments and ideas well. Delivers training workshops or presents proposals orally to clients

Has a very good understanding of CDM and risk assessment. Substantially experienced in the management and communication of hazards and risks on projects and ensures appropriate risk mitigation and transference has been applied. Is capable of acting as Principal Designer for appropriate projects

Demonstrates a good ability to resolve possible interface clashes. Assists with the management of interfaces for own discipline. Ensures own deliverables align with those produced by other disciplines

Supervisory and people manager skills. Capable of managing a medium sized, locally based single discipline technical team, including the people manager role

What We Can Offer You

At Amey, we recognise that our biggest asset is our people. That’s why when you join us, we offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life’s ups and downs. It’s the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers.

Career Development –

Our dedicated progression framework identifies your career pathway and progress within the organisation, and with dedicated mentoring and support on hand to ensure you hit your career milestones. We’re huge advocates for professional development and offer a recognition bonus for those achieving professional qualifications.

Work-life Balance –

Work-life balance and flexibility are key for our success. We empower our people to make choices that are right for them, with hybrid, part-time and flexible work patterns. And with a network of offices across the UK, we’re open to discussing working options that suit you.

Wellbeing –

Health cash plan, 24 GP, support and assistance programmes, wellbeing ambassadors and Wellbeing Wednesday, dental vouchers

EDI-

At Amey we celebrate our people and all that they are. This is reflected in our Affinity Group networks, providing a community of support and connection, a safe space to share experiences, learn from one another and generate ideas – Women @ Amey, NeuroDiversity, Armed Forces, Multicultural Network, Pride, Diversability and Parents & Carers.

Social Value –

You’ll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives.

Plus a range of other great perks and benefits including :

Pension – Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to

Holidays - Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Choices - Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership

Save with Amey - Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in.

Your Career at Amey

At Amey, we value collective expertise, but also the spark one person can bring. As one of us, you can really be yourself, because your individuality is an asset.

You’ll be stretched, but always supported. Well recognise your hard work and look after your well-being too. You’ll be empowered to play your part and achieve, encouraged to fulfil your own ambition as well as the shared one.

Application Guidance

Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion / belief, sexual orientation or age. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview, if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Please contact our recruitment team at peopleservices@amey.co.uk to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional application support that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Civil Engineering

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