Associate - Technical Director EIA (Water Chapters)

Your new companyOur client is a highly respected, UK-based environmental consultancy and software provider specialising in water, hydrology and hydraulic modelling. Established as a specialist, expert-led organisation, the business supports regulators, infrastructure providers, consultancies and national organisations whose work impacts water in the natural environment.With a collaborative and solutions-focused approach, the company is known for simplifying complex water-related challenges, ensuring clients can rely on them for critical flood and water resource decisions.It is 100% employee-owned, fostering a high level of engagement, accountability and long-term commitment among its people. Employees benefit from flexibility, autonomy and the opportunity to work on nationally significant and technically challenging projects.With teams located across the UK, the company combines local knowledge with national reach and is widely recognised for its technical credibility, supportive culture and positive contribution to the water and environmental sector.Your new roleThey are looking for a technical EIA specialist that is confident to lead a team and mentor staff. Open to varying levels from Associate to Director level. You'll support major infrastructure projects such as wind farms, solar farms and transport infrastructure.This role is based from Cardiff but they are open to UK Wide applications at Director level, someone who can establish a new office location from scratch.Key responsibilities could include

• Oversee technical input on Environmental Impact Assessments
• Lead on project management ensuring efficient and timely delivery
• Develop the technical capability of staff including mentoring and line management
• Represent the company externally, lead client meetings and develop business
• Communicate effectively internally and externally
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory processes
• Lead on bidding and tendering
• Implement health and safety processes

What you'll need to succeed

• Chartered with CIWEM, IEMA or ICE (ideally)
• Proven experience in leading Environmental Impact Assessments
• A degree in an environmental or related subject
• Business development experience including maintaining existing relationships and winning new clients
• Experience and confidence to lead a team

What you'll get in return

• £55,000 - £80,000 depending on level
• Employee-owned business, tax-free bonuses to all staff and operate a separate performance-related bonus scheme
• 40.5 day holiday allowance (plus option to buy or sell annual leave)
• Opportunity to work in other specialisms
• Pension scheme, 5%employer matched, rising 1% each year to a maximum of 10%
• A share options scheme (principal consultant grade and above with a minimum of three years' service)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Medicash health plan
• 1 day annually for volunteering
• Flexible working hours system
• Career progression is clear for all staff

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