The Environment Bank Ltd.
At Environment Bank, we're working together to help restore natural habitats across England. With thousands of acres of new habitat creation already underway, our projects are delivering biodiversity gains and helping vital ecosystems to recover and flourish. Our diverse team includes ecologists, land managers, habitat specialists, geospatial analysts, planning advisors, account managers, digital creatives, legal experts, and more. From our habitat specialists to our sales and marketing teams, everyone at Environment Bank is a champion for our values, working towards our goal of reversing biodiversity loss. Environment Bank is a market-leading organisation in a sector that's experiencing rapid growth. We've already built a highly skilled team of experts and we're actively looking to expand our team in the coming months. We're incredibly proud of all we achieved so far and we're still growing. If you'd like to be part of a driven organisation that's making a real difference, find your next role with the team at Environment Bank. About the role The NSIPs Project Manager will play a critical role in supporting major infrastructure projects through the Development Consent Order (DCO) process, helping clients manage consenting risk and deliver high-quality environmental mitigation. Working across a portfolio of Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects, the role combines advisory support, strategic plan development, land targeting and acquisition oversight and practical delivery. The postholder will lead the coordination of multidisciplinary internal teams to define, design and implement Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) and wider environmental and social mitigation solutions that are robust, deliverable and aligned with the DCO process. This role is particularly suited to candidates with a land agency background associated with NSIPs and delivering on consenting requirements, including those who have worked within in-house land acquisition teams at UK infrastructure organisations, or within third-party consultancies supporting these organisations to identify, secure and manage land for NSIPs. A solid understanding of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), and either an ecological/BNG background or experience environmental planning or infrastructure delivery is also desirable. The role requires strong NSIP/DCO expertise and a working knowledge of land acquisition for environmental mitigation, enabling effective translation between land, planning, ecological and delivery considerations. Key responsibilities Act as Project Manager for Environment Bank's NSIP commissions, ensuring projects and services are delivered on time, to scope and budget. Provide expert input and coordination support to NSIP clients throughout the DCO lifecycle, from early feasibility through to consent and implementation. Coordinate multidisciplinary internal teams including Land, Ecology, Sales/Commercial, Finance, Science and Verification. Manage the development of feasibility studies to identify appropriate BNG, environmental mitigation and enhancement requirements for NSIPs. Support the definition of environmental mitigation strategies, including how BNG and wider environmental and social benefits will be delivered on the ground. Oversee the transition from advisory and strategy development into practical delivery and implementation of habitat creation and management. Act as a key internal and external point of contact, building strong working relationships with clients, consultants and statutory stakeholders. Ensure alignment between DCO requirements, EIA / HRA outputs, consultation outcomes and Environment Bank delivery models. Identify and manage project risks, particularly relating to consenting, programme, cost and delivery. Contribute to continuous improvement of Environment Bank's NSIP proposition, processes and project management approaches. Essential 5-10 years' relevant experience in land acquisition, land agency, infrastructure development or environmental planning. Demonstrable experience working on Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs). Strong understanding of the Development Consent Order (DCO) process and how NSIPs are consented in the UK. Background in land acquisition, land agency or land strategy, either in-house within a renewables or infrastructure organisation or within a consultancy supporting such organisations. Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and managing complex workstreams. Good working knowledge of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and its role in the DCO process. Ability to understand and integrate ecological, habitat and environmental mitigation requirements into land-led project delivery. Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation and communication skills. Strong organisational and project management capability. Desirable Ecological background or strong understanding of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), habitat creation and habitat management. Experience working with land acquisition, land agency or land management processes. Experience co-ordinating and acquiring land to deliver environmental mitigation or enhancement for major infrastructure projects. Understanding of wider environmental and social value delivery beyond BNG. Professional qualification in project management, planning, ecology or a related discipline. As an organisation, we believe that work should be fulfilling, inspiring, and balanced, so we're creating a space where our team can thrive, both personally and professionally - providing flexible working arrangements, mental wellbeing support, and more. We offer Performance-based annual bonus up to 10% of salary Pension scheme with employer-matched contributions at 6% of salary ️ 30 days of annual leave, plus paid bank holidays, birthday, and wellbeing day Option to purchase 5 additional days of annual leaveafter probation Remote and hybrid flexible working options Regional and departmental team co-working days Expenses-paid whole company meet twice a year ️ Team fundraising and charity events Ongoing career development with training and mentoring Medical cash back scheme to cover everyday healthcare costs Employee assistance mental wellbeing support ️ ️ Enhanced sickness pay allowance
At Environment Bank, we're working together to help restore natural habitats across England. With thousands of acres of new habitat creation already underway, our projects are delivering biodiversity gains and helping vital ecosystems to recover and flourish. Our diverse team includes ecologists, land managers, habitat specialists, geospatial analysts, planning advisors, account managers, digital creatives, legal experts, and more. From our habitat specialists to our sales and marketing teams, everyone at Environment Bank is a champion for our values, working towards our goal of reversing biodiversity loss. Environment Bank is a market-leading organisation in a sector that's experiencing rapid growth. We've already built a highly skilled team of experts and we're actively looking to expand our team in the coming months. We're incredibly proud of all we achieved so far and we're still growing. If you'd like to be part of a driven organisation that's making a real difference, find your next role with the team at Environment Bank. About the role The NSIPs Project Manager will play a critical role in supporting major infrastructure projects through the Development Consent Order (DCO) process, helping clients manage consenting risk and deliver high-quality environmental mitigation. Working across a portfolio of Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects, the role combines advisory support, strategic plan development, land targeting and acquisition oversight and practical delivery. The postholder will lead the coordination of multidisciplinary internal teams to define, design and implement Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) and wider environmental and social mitigation solutions that are robust, deliverable and aligned with the DCO process. This role is particularly suited to candidates with a land agency background associated with NSIPs and delivering on consenting requirements, including those who have worked within in-house land acquisition teams at UK infrastructure organisations, or within third-party consultancies supporting these organisations to identify, secure and manage land for NSIPs. A solid understanding of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), and either an ecological/BNG background or experience environmental planning or infrastructure delivery is also desirable. The role requires strong NSIP/DCO expertise and a working knowledge of land acquisition for environmental mitigation, enabling effective translation between land, planning, ecological and delivery considerations. Key responsibilities Act as Project Manager for Environment Bank's NSIP commissions, ensuring projects and services are delivered on time, to scope and budget. Provide expert input and coordination support to NSIP clients throughout the DCO lifecycle, from early feasibility through to consent and implementation. Coordinate multidisciplinary internal teams including Land, Ecology, Sales/Commercial, Finance, Science and Verification. Manage the development of feasibility studies to identify appropriate BNG, environmental mitigation and enhancement requirements for NSIPs. Support the definition of environmental mitigation strategies, including how BNG and wider environmental and social benefits will be delivered on the ground. Oversee the transition from advisory and strategy development into practical delivery and implementation of habitat creation and management. Act as a key internal and external point of contact, building strong working relationships with clients, consultants and statutory stakeholders. Ensure alignment between DCO requirements, EIA / HRA outputs, consultation outcomes and Environment Bank delivery models. Identify and manage project risks, particularly relating to consenting, programme, cost and delivery. Contribute to continuous improvement of Environment Bank's NSIP proposition, processes and project management approaches. Essential 5-10 years' relevant experience in land acquisition, land agency, infrastructure development or environmental planning. Demonstrable experience working on Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs). Strong understanding of the Development Consent Order (DCO) process and how NSIPs are consented in the UK. Background in land acquisition, land agency or land strategy, either in-house within a renewables or infrastructure organisation or within a consultancy supporting such organisations. Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and managing complex workstreams. Good working knowledge of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and its role in the DCO process. Ability to understand and integrate ecological, habitat and environmental mitigation requirements into land-led project delivery. Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation and communication skills. Strong organisational and project management capability. Desirable Ecological background or strong understanding of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), habitat creation and habitat management. Experience working with land acquisition, land agency or land management processes. Experience co-ordinating and acquiring land to deliver environmental mitigation or enhancement for major infrastructure projects. Understanding of wider environmental and social value delivery beyond BNG. Professional qualification in project management, planning, ecology or a related discipline. As an organisation, we believe that work should be fulfilling, inspiring, and balanced, so we're creating a space where our team can thrive, both personally and professionally - providing flexible working arrangements, mental wellbeing support, and more. We offer Performance-based annual bonus up to 10% of salary Pension scheme with employer-matched contributions at 6% of salary ️ 30 days of annual leave, plus paid bank holidays, birthday, and wellbeing day Option to purchase 5 additional days of annual leaveafter probation Remote and hybrid flexible working options Regional and departmental team co-working days Expenses-paid whole company meet twice a year ️ Team fundraising and charity events Ongoing career development with training and mentoring Medical cash back scheme to cover everyday healthcare costs Employee assistance mental wellbeing support ️ ️ Enhanced sickness pay allowance
WSP
City, Birmingham
What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you. A little more about your role We have an opportunity for a Principal or Senior Transport Planner to join our Transport and Mobility Planning Team. This role offers flexibility in location and can be based at one of our WSP offices in Birmingham, Cardiff, Southampton, or London. Under WSP's hybrid working policy, you will have the option to combine in office work with remote working. In this role you will work alongside colleagues across the UK in the delivery of transport, traffic and related infrastructure projects, including Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) and Development Consent Orders (DCOs). This is a varied role, but responsibilities will include: Undertaking Transport Statements, Transport Assessments, Environmental Statement Transport Chapters, Construction Traffic Management Plans and Travel Plans, including playing a hands on role in client and local authority scoping discussions. Leading technical discussions around the accessibility of project/construction sites for a wide range of modes and articulate the impacts and mitigations required to support planning approvals. Working in a multi disciplinary environment and taking a proactive approach in working with adjacent disciplines, such as noise and air quality, ecology, and highway teams. Taking ownership of delegated tasks such as the preparation of fee estimates and proposals for review by project managers and directors. Being flexible and up skilling your knowledge to enable you to work across other transport workstreams such as communications and engagement, to support a sustainable and balanced workflow for the local team. Working in a collaborative client/consultant environment and representing our values when delivering the work for our clients. Keeping up to date with relevant standards and policies; raising WSP's profile by networking and occasionally attending conferences. Ensuring your projects are delivered to budget, programme, and required technical standards. To find out more about our Transport Planning business follow the link below to discover what awaits you at WSP: What we will be looking for you to demonstrate Experience of scoping reports, transport assessments and environmental statement transport chapters. Experience of delivering transport planning projects and knowledge of relevant guidelines and standards. Familiarity with local authority transport plans and strategies would be beneficial, as would experience in transport feasibility studies, option assessment reports and providing inputs into transport related business cases. Strong numerical, spatial, and analytical skills and excellent working knowledge of MS Office tools. Ability to produce project reports, including technical documents to a high technical standard. Ability to communicate technical arguments to technical and non technical clients, and present outputs from studies to a range of audiences. Knowledge of current transport policy at sub regional, regional and national level. Don't quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team. Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Join our close knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world. With us, you can. Apply today.
What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you. A little more about your role We have an opportunity for a Principal or Senior Transport Planner to join our Transport and Mobility Planning Team. This role offers flexibility in location and can be based at one of our WSP offices in Birmingham, Cardiff, Southampton, or London. Under WSP's hybrid working policy, you will have the option to combine in office work with remote working. In this role you will work alongside colleagues across the UK in the delivery of transport, traffic and related infrastructure projects, including Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) and Development Consent Orders (DCOs). This is a varied role, but responsibilities will include: Undertaking Transport Statements, Transport Assessments, Environmental Statement Transport Chapters, Construction Traffic Management Plans and Travel Plans, including playing a hands on role in client and local authority scoping discussions. Leading technical discussions around the accessibility of project/construction sites for a wide range of modes and articulate the impacts and mitigations required to support planning approvals. Working in a multi disciplinary environment and taking a proactive approach in working with adjacent disciplines, such as noise and air quality, ecology, and highway teams. Taking ownership of delegated tasks such as the preparation of fee estimates and proposals for review by project managers and directors. Being flexible and up skilling your knowledge to enable you to work across other transport workstreams such as communications and engagement, to support a sustainable and balanced workflow for the local team. Working in a collaborative client/consultant environment and representing our values when delivering the work for our clients. Keeping up to date with relevant standards and policies; raising WSP's profile by networking and occasionally attending conferences. Ensuring your projects are delivered to budget, programme, and required technical standards. To find out more about our Transport Planning business follow the link below to discover what awaits you at WSP: What we will be looking for you to demonstrate Experience of scoping reports, transport assessments and environmental statement transport chapters. Experience of delivering transport planning projects and knowledge of relevant guidelines and standards. Familiarity with local authority transport plans and strategies would be beneficial, as would experience in transport feasibility studies, option assessment reports and providing inputs into transport related business cases. Strong numerical, spatial, and analytical skills and excellent working knowledge of MS Office tools. Ability to produce project reports, including technical documents to a high technical standard. Ability to communicate technical arguments to technical and non technical clients, and present outputs from studies to a range of audiences. Knowledge of current transport policy at sub regional, regional and national level. Don't quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team. Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Join our close knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world. With us, you can. Apply today.
