Regional EIA Team Lead - Southeast (Hybrid)

Binnies are currently recruiting for 2 positions to join our growing multi-disciplinary Environmental Services team: an EIA Consultant/Senior EIA Consultant and a South East Regional EIA Team Leader.

Regional EIA Team Leader - As well as providing a manager role for our environmental team based in the south east, you will get the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of projects. From nationally significant infrastructure schemes to landscape scale restoration initiatives, this role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact across the region.

EIA Consultant/Senior EIA Consultant - Based in the south east or south west, you will contribute to an exciting and varied range of projects. Your work will span flood, coastal and maritime schemes, as well as developments in sectors including ports, water utilities, transport and renewable energy. This is a great opportunity to broaden your experience across multiple sectors while delivering high quality environmental assessments.

Our team is currently delivering two of the UK's most significant water infrastructure projects: the South East Strategic Reservoir Option (SESRO) and the Thames to Southern Transfer (T2ST) - both nationally significant developments progressing through the Development Consent Order (DCO) process. Together, these projects form essential components of a major strategic water resource system for the south east, helping to secure long term water resilience for millions of people. This is a unique chance to be part of a multi disciplinary team shaping critical infrastructure that will have lasting regional and environmental impact.

We're a collaborative, close knit team with an active Environmental Community of Practice, and we take pride in leading the way in environmental best practice and innovation - including the use of digital EIA. Binnies is accredited with the IES EIA Quality Mark, reflecting our commitment to excellence and consistently high standards in EIA delivery.

Both roles offer hybrid/flexible working.

Regional Environmental/EIA Team Lead:

• Providing direction and oversight of the existing and future growth of the regional EIA Team.
• Providing line manager and mentor role to members of the environmental team.
• Managing all stages of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) including SEA and the range of other environmental assessments and consents such as WFD, HRA, and planning.
• Provide the reviewer and approver role for environmental deliverables; driving technical quality.
• Acting as a key client contact for our existing portfolio of work in the south east.
• Supporting tenders.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• The role is suitable for a chartered Environmental professional with full professional membership (such as ISEP, IES or CIWEM).
• A thorough understanding of EIA, sustainability and consenting (planning, HRA, WFD etc.).
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Excellent people skills with previous management/supervisory experience.
• Understanding and experience of commercial drivers of consultancy and ability to manage and work to programme and budget.
• Experience in client facing roles and development of client relationships.
• Hold a full UK driving licence.
• Experience of construction stage delivery would be an advantage but not essential.
• We would welcome applicants of Principal Level and above and we can flex salary based on grade and experience.
• As the majority of our south east team are currently based in Redhill, the ability to work out of this office a minimum of 2 days per week is preferred.

EIA Consultant/Senior EIA Consultant:

• We are looking for candidates to work closely with other environmental and engineering disciplines to:
• Contribute to all stages of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) from option appraisal to full statutory assessments
• Provide input into the range of other environmental and sustainability assessment and consenting applications such as WFD, HRA, planning, Development Consent Orders, Environmental Net Gain and Environmental Permits
• Assist with coordinating technical input from environmental specialists across Binnies, and our specialist supply chain
• Support construction stage delivery
• Support stakeholder engagement and communication with clients, stakeholders and the public
• Provide input to bids and proposals.

Essential Requirements:

• The role is suitable for an Environmental professional with several years of relevant environmental assessment experience.
• You should possess and be able to demonstrate the following qualifications, skills and knowledge:
• An environmental related degree
• Be a member of ISEP, IES, CIWEM or another professional institute
• Have or working towards Chartership
• A sound understanding of EIA
• Excellent written and oral communication
• Hold a full UK driving licence
• Have previous consultancy experience
• We are seeking candidates based in the south east or south west. Our main offices in this region are Redhill and Bradford on Avon but we also have co-located offices in London and Bristol.

About Us

We develop intelligent solutions using our award-winning integrated planning and design approach to deliver functional infrastructure and lasting environmental and social legacies. This is backed by a culture that has stayed true since our foundation over 100 years ago. We create new possibilities for humanity through our innovative approach to delivery.

Together with our clients, we are always striving to find a smarter way to deliver projects. From providing low carbon, sustainable and resilient water solutions, flood alleviation and environment services, to connecting people with insights and data. Our business exists to improve the quality of life for our local communities today and for generations to come.

Binnies is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?