Senior Environmental Scientist

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As a Senior Environmental Scientist, you will be responsible for managing the EIA and bidding process for a variety of projects with support from senior team members across. You will be expected to demonstrate competence and expertise in:
1, Project Management:

- Lead and oversee the EIA process for projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
- Coordinate and collaborate with project teams, stakeholders, and subcontractors to gather necessary data and information.
- Develop and implement project plans and programmes.

2. Environmental Impact Assessment:

- Co-ordinate comprehensive and robust assessments of potential environmental, social, and economic impacts associated with proposed projects across infrastructure or urban regeneration sectors.
- Analyse data, assess risks, and identify potential mitigation measures to minimise adverse impacts.
- Have a general environmental knowledge to advise on environmental matters, the potential effects and solutions.
- Stay updated with relevant environmental regulations, guidelines, and industry best practices to ensure compliance.
- Collaborate with colleagues from other teams to understand data related to air and water quality, biodiversity, land use, socio-economic factors, and other relevant parameters.
- Understand various methodologies and tools to evaluate potential impacts and predict short-term and long-term consequences.

4. Client and Stakeholder Engagement:

- Effectively communicate and engage with clients and stakeholders, including project developers and government agencies.
- Attend workshops, and meetings to gather input, address concerns, and incorporate stakeholder feedback into the EIA process.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with clients and stakeholders to ensure transparency and collaboration throughout the assessment process.

5. Report Writing and Communication:

- Prepare comprehensive EIA reports, including screening and scoping, that clearly communicate assessment findings, potential impacts, and recommended mitigation measures.
- Present findings and recommendations to clients, regulatory authorities, and other relevant stakeholders.
- Ensure reports and deliverables are technically accurate, well-structured, and effectively convey complex information to different audiences.
- Conduct thorough reviews of EIA deliverables to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project requirements and regulations.

6. Technical specialism
- Be competent or enthusiastic to learn an additional technical specialism in the following areas: climate change, socioeconomics and human health, and natural capital assessments.
- Understand the potential forthcoming changes to legislation, such as Environmental Outcomes Reports.

**Requirements**:

- A Bachelors and/or Masters degree in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Management, Ecology, or a related field.
- Experience in conducting and managing EIA across a range of projects within a consultancy, development company or similar organisation, and including advising clients and colleagues.
- Knowledge of environmental laws, regulations, and guidelines related to EIA processes and compliance.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and effectively.
- Project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and prioritise tasks.
- Proactive problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and the ability to think critically and analytically.
- Professional membership of an appropriate body or eligibility to become a member.

**Additional Information**

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