SLR Consulting

A global consultancy firm is seeking a Technical Director to enhance its Land Quality team in Leeds. The role involves managing the team, leading project directions, and driving business development opportunities. Candidates should have experience in geo-environmental assessments and a strong ability to mentor and lead teams. The company offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and flexible working options to foster a balanced work-life environment.

Associate Director - Transport Planning page is loaded Associate Director - Transport Planningremote type: Hybridlocations: Southampton, UK: Bury St Edmunds, UK: Bolton, UKtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR101625SLR provide transport planning advice to clients across sectors including residential, retail and logistics. We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Transport Planning professional to join at Associate Director level, to assist with both project delivery and with client and team management activities. We are keen to hire in to several offices, including Southampton, Bury St Edmunds and Bolton.Our Transport & Mobility Planning team has a vision to deliver a valuable and lasting contribution to society through the way people connect, move and interact. Through bespoke solutions we enable development to be brought forward positively and sustainably, simultaneously optimising commercial value and placemaking. Whether we're working on garden towns, strategic rail freight interchanges, nuclear power stations, sports stadiums, public sector schemes or small residential projects, we combine vision and creativity with technical rigour in design, planning and modelling to ensure the best outcome.By implementing the latest innovations in transport planning, we are proud to be making a positive contribution, driving decarbonisation and changing mind-sets about travel behaviour. Our dedicated research and innovation arm ensures we are at the forefront of mobility solutions for sustainable development. Our team of social scientists, transport planners and climate specialists have a wealth of experience assisting in developing science-based and net zero carbon reduction targets.This knowledge provides our transport planners and engineers with insight and knowledge about best practice and future mobility approaches that directly benefit our clients on development planning projects in the UK.Led by one of the most experienced and recognised management teams in the industry, our scale, knowledge and reputation for unlocking complex sites in a sustainable manner provides our employees with vast development possibilities and the opportunity to help solve some of the most complex transport planning issues affecting our clients. As well as providing sound technical advice we consider it important to bring personality to our projects. We are focused on attracting and retaining high calibre individuals and hence many of our staff have, or are working towards, professional industry qualifications. Investing in our employees by providing training and a regular programme of CPD activities is part of our continual development strategy to improve skills, knowledge and understanding.We pride ourselves on being a company focussed on our staff and we seek to create a culture which is beneficial to both our staff and our clients. We create a camaraderie amongst all our staff through a variety of social events, with the aim of encouraging all new starters to become part of the team.As an Associate Director you will be responsible for the delivery of a wide range of transport planning project for various clients across the UK, using a detailed knowledge and experience of standard modelling packages and recognised transport appraisal techniques. The role You will be involved in managing and delivering a number of complex projects with the team at any one time. This would include the promotion of development sites from site identification/ acquisition, planning application submission, discharge of planning conditions and monitoring through the planning process, preparing transport statements, assessments, travel plans and other supporting documentation such as delivery servicing management plans.As part of the team or lead on projects, you will deliver market leading consultancy advice to clients and co-consultants and be confident in explaining technical matters to decision makers, interested parties, more junior team members and lay people. You will provide support to both junior and senior staff as well as having the opportunity to develop your own project management and work winning skills.Your key responsibilities will be: Manage client relationships to ensure the securing of work; Negotiate fee proposals; Manage projects in line with client expectations and internal priorities; Manage and control project finances; Communicate with colleagues as appropriate; Continue to update personal knowledge or relevant technical, legal and policy changes; Manage and develop colleague's technical and commercial skills within the team; Use personal judgement and initiative to develop effective and constructive solutions; Maintain continuous professional development; Provide guidance on quality matters and technical issues; and Seek to "add value" to all projects.SLR are global leaders in environmental and advisory solutions helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with over 4,000 staff across 6 regions - including over 1,600 staff across Europe. SLR's 'one team' culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development.Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including a company pension and healthcare offering, travel and life insurance, critical illness cover and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 day's annual leave, SLR offer agile working which allows staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, and our family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and family life. About you You will be an experienced Transport Planner, with a thorough understanding of relevant planning and transport policy and delivery of advice and results for clients. You will ideally have: A degree in a related subject; Significant experience in preparing Transport Statements, Assessments and other related documents; Understanding of priority junction Modelling software (Junctions 11); Experience of using LINSIG and ability to understand outputs; Understanding of the principles of micro-simulation and strategic models/ modelling; Knowledge of design standards (DMRB, MfS) and when and how they are used; Experience of developing access, parking and sustainable transport strategies; Experience of preparing fee proposals and winning work independently; Knowledge of S106 agreements, S278 agreements and Traffic Regulation Orders; Project management skills with the capability to manage a wide and complex workload; Ability to work with minimal supervision and have a strong ability to use their own initiative; Excellent written and verbal communication skills; and Excellent interpersonal skills to develop working relationships with colleagues, co consultants, clients and stakeholders. Culture & Inclusion at SLR We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Through our Regional C&I Committees, Global Council and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all people regardless of their background can thrive.We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background, including those from groups that are currently under-represented at SLR, such as people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, Indigenous peoples, ethnic minority groups, women, and people with visible or invisible disabilities, including those who are neurodivergent.Should you require any special adjustments throughout the recruitment process with us, please let us know. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we seek to ensure all applicants have equitable support when applying to SLR.

Technical Director - Ecology & Biodiversity page is loaded Technical Director - Ecology & Biodiversitylocations: Leeds, UK: Manchester: Remote - Englandtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR101623SLR has an excellent opportunity for an experienced Ecological professional to join our European team at SLR's Technical Director grade and based in Leeds. You will play a lead role in undertaking and delivering a range of projects across our business sectors, particularly including Power, Mining and Minerals and Built Environment. This role presents an exciting opportunity to be responsible for the delivery of ecology inputs to a number of large and complex projects, which now represent an increasingly large proportion of our work. With a structured career framework putting staff in charge of their own progression and a team of over 200 permanent ecologists, SLR Consulting leads the way in providing exemplar ecological advice and services. We have a real passion for what we do and due to continued commercial success and a very healthy work book, we have fantastic opportunities for an experienced professional to become part of the SLR team. The role: Duties will be varied but will include: You will be expected to liaise with other SLR technical teams on a variety of subjects including planning, landscape, hydrology, noise and air quality whilst working closely with senior members of the team. The key aspect of the role will be the management and delivery of ecology inputs to a range of potentially large and complex projects across our business sectors. The role will also include assisting the relevant sector leads with the development of new opportunities, both within SLR's existing client network and ideally within their own network of contacts. Mentoring of more junior staff is also a key part of the role, as it is for all senior staff at SLR. Depending on skills and experience, and the specific goals of the successful candidate, the role may also include staff management and leading our work on particular ecological specialisms. The role will involve working with other team members located across the UK and may require short-term travel across the UK and potentially overseas, depending on client/project sites.SLR are global leaders in Sustainability Solutions, helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with 4000+ employees across 6 regions in over 125 countries. Our 'one team' culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development.Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with a company pension plus excellent healthcare offering , travel and life insurance and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 day's annual leave, with additional flexible bank holidays, we offer flexible, agile and hybrid working which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, with family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and home life. About you: If you think this could be the role for you, we would love to hear from you. We would envisage that you would be able to demonstrate: A passion for ecology, for delivering high quality work and for assisting the development of other ecological professionals. Substantial ecological experience, ideally within consultancy and ideally across all sectors. Significant project management skills and experience. A track record in successful business development and the ability to manage client relationships, and to win and deliver new work through both existing and new client contacts. Relevant degree level qualification plus appropriate level of membership of CIEEM or equivalent. Full driving licence valid in the UK Excellent communication and report writing skills; Culture & Inclusion at SLR We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Through our Regional C&I Committees, Global Council and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all people regardless of their background can thrive.We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background, including those from groups that are currently under-represented at SLR, such as people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, Indigenous peoples, ethnic minority groups, women, and people with visible or invisible disabilities, including those who are neurodivergent.Should you require any special adjustments throughout the recruitment process with us, please let us know. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we seek to ensure all applicants have equitable support when applying to SLR.

A leading environmental consultancy in Leeds is looking for a Technical Director in Ecology & Biodiversity to manage and deliver complex projects across various sectors. Candidates should have substantial ecological experience and excellent project management skills. The role includes mentoring junior staff and developing client relationships. The position offers competitive salaries, healthcare benefits, and flexible working conditions, making it an exciting opportunity for professionals passionate about ecology and sustainability.

Project Archaeologists (Site Assistants) page is loaded Project Archaeologists (Site Assistants)locations: Carlisle, UKtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR101476SLR are seeking Project Archaeologists (Site Assistants)full time permanent (37.5hrs/week) (casual positions also available) in the following office locations Birmingham, Bolton, Bury St Edmunds, Carlisle and Nottingham. Fieldwork is NationwideOur team have been providing expert archaeological and heritage services for over 25 years, during which time we have demonstrated our ability to provide commercially aware advice and effective delivery to a wide range of clients throughout the UK. Our post-ex hubs in Carlisle and Bury St Edmunds are home to our purpose-built facilities, which provide finds analysis, palaeoenvironmental processing and analysis, post-excavation analysis, publication, and outreach. We also have dedicated field teams in Carlisle, Bury St Edmunds, Birmingham, Bolton and Nottingham. The role Ideally, we are looking for candidates with at least 3 months of site experience in commercial archaeological fieldwork and a degree in Archaeology, although new graduates or those with alternative experience/qualifications will be considered. You will work as part of our wider team, and you could be based on a variety of sites including large scale evaluations and excavations. Experienced candidates should be confident in their recording skills on site and ideally be familiar with working in both paper-based, and digital recording systems. Knowledge of GIS recording and use of GPS equipment is desirable, as is a full (clean) driving license and 4x4 or van driving experience.For permanent staff, when not on site, you will be expected to attend one of our archaeological offices (listed above) on a hybrid basis.Casual / temporary staff will be site based. Travel Permanent staff must be flexible over travel and hours as we work on sites across the UK, however, our management team understand the benefit of having local archaeologists work on local sites, both from the archaeological and environmental standpoint, and as such we endeavour to offer our staff work close to their home base or office wherever possible.For projects close to a local office transport is available to site. Travel time for drivers (in full) or passengers (if exceeding 45mins each way) is compensated as paid overtime or TOIL (subject to annual limit).For all staff we offer an excellent subsistence package in addition to travel allowance and accommodation where working away. Benefits Along with competitive salaries, company pension and annual bonus scheme our permanent staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including: Healthcare Cash plan (including dental) for employee + dependents Life insurance Income protection and critical illness cover Gymflex/Cycle to Work schemes 25 day's annual leave plus bank holidays Flexible, agile and hybrid working which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, where projects allow. Paid overtime/TOIL Employee benefits, rewards and wellbeing tools, including store discounts through Perkbox. Accomodation, subsistence and travel allowance for away work. Paid annual subscription to one relevant professional institution (e.g. CIfA) Structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Culture & Inclusion at SLR We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Through our Regional C&I Committees, Global Council and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all people regardless of their background can thrive.We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background, including those from groups that are currently under-represented at SLR, such as people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, Indigenous peoples, ethnic minority groups, women, and people with visible or invisible disabilities, including those who are neurodivergent. Should you require any special adjustments throughout the recruitment process with us, please let us know. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we seek to ensure all applicants have equitable support when applying to SLR.

A leading ecological consultancy in the United Kingdom is seeking multiple Licenced Bat Ecologists to join their Ecology and Biodiversity team. The successful candidates will conduct bat surveys, manage data, and provide ecological insights on diverse projects. Applicants should have a Natural England Class 2 bat licence or higher, alongside experience in project management and a BSc in a relevant field. This role offers a hybrid working model with competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.