Job Description
Technical Director - Hydrology, Water Resources & Peat (EIA)
Cardiff / Remote Considered
Are you a senior technical expert ready to step into a role with real strategic influence, business ownership, and clear progression to Company Director?
I am working with a highly respected environmental consultancy that is looking to appoint a Technical Director to lead and grow their hydrology, water resources and peatland EIA capability. This is a rare opportunity to combine high-level technical leadership with genuine commercial impact on nationally significant renewable and infrastructure projects.
The Opportunity
You will play a pivotal role in shaping the delivery and growth of a specialist SME delivering EIA services across onshore wind, solar, hydropower, transport and major infrastructure schemes. Working closely with the Directors, you will help steer both technical direction and business performance.
This is not just a delivery role, it is a leadership position with real ownership of a technical discipline and a clear pathway to enhanced bonuses and future equity-level progression.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as Project Executive on complex water environment and EIA projects across renewables, transport and infrastructure
- Provide technical leadership, quality assurance and oversight of project delivery
- Build and develop in-house capability within hydrology, water resources and peat management
- Mentor and develop junior staff through to chartership
- Lead line management responsibilities including performance reviews and development planning
- Manage multiple concurrent projects (typically up to 10) ensuring commercial and technical excellence
- Lead bids and projects up to 100k in value
- Develop and deliver a growth strategy for your technical area, with performance linked to bonus outcomes
- Represent the business externally with credibility, confidence and authority
About You
- Chartered with CIWEM, IEMA or ICE (or equivalent experience at senior level)
- Strong technical background in hydrology, peatland systems, geomorphology and EIA
- Proven track record delivering complex environmental assessments for infrastructure or renewables projects
- Confident leader with experience mentoring and managing teams
- Commercially aware with experience supporting or leading business development
- Strong communicator able to influence clients, regulators and stakeholders
Location & Flexibility
Based in Cardiff, with flexible and remote working considered for candidates who can bring strong business development reach from other regions.
What is on Offer
- 40.5 days annual leave
- Tax-free bonuses plus separate performance-related bonus scheme
- Employer pension contribution starting at 5%, rising to 10% over time
- Flexible working arrangements
- Private health plan (cashback, virtual GP, counselling)
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Annual Environment Day for volunteering or outreach
- Full support for professional membership fees
- Clear progression route to Company Director
This is an opportunity to step into a visible, influential leadership role where your technical expertise directly shapes the growth of the business.
If you are ready for a role with impact, autonomy, and long-term progression, I would welcome a confidential conversation.
