carrington west
Southampton, Hampshire
Associate Environmental Director Location: Southampton, Hampshire Sector: Environmental Consultancy Planning & Development Type: Full-time Permanent Salary: £50,000 - £75,000 (DOE + Benefits) A leading UK multidisciplinary consultancy is looking to appoint an experienced Associate Environmental Consultant / Director to join their expanding Environmental Planning team in Southampton. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a senior role within a business known for delivering high-quality, sustainable solutions across infrastructure, development, energy, and regeneration projects nationwide. The Role: As an Associate Consultant, you'll take a strategic lead on environmental planning and EIA projects, managing client relationships and project delivery from inception through to submission and approval. You'll work closely with internal planning, transport, ecology, and engineering teams to provide robust, integrated environmental advice. Key Responsibilities: Lead and coordinate Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) for major development and infrastructure projects Provide expert environmental planning advice to both private and public sector clients Support the preparation of Environmental Statements and technical assessments Manage multidisciplinary project teams and mentor junior staff Oversee client engagement, project finances, and quality assurance About You: Degree in Environmental Science, Planning, Geography or related discipline (Master's preferred) Chartered status (e.g. IEMA, RTPI, CEnv) or working towards Proven experience managing complex environmental projects, ideally in a consultancy setting Strong understanding of UK EIA legislation, planning policy, and regulatory frameworks Excellent communication, leadership, and client-facing skills What's on Offer: Highly competitive salary with annual bonus Hybrid working and flexible hours Generous holiday allowance and enhanced pension Tailored career development pathways and CPD support Opportunity to work on nationally significant projects with a highly respected consultancy This role would suit a Senior Consultant ready for the next step, or an established Associate looking for a new challenge within a collaborative and forward-thinking consultancy. To avoid missing out please apply today with a copy of your CV then call Tullula Farrell on (phone number removed). If you are a Town Planner who is interested in job opportunities, but this role is not of interest, please still apply then we can consider you for other positions. Job Reference Number: 60980
Associate Environmental Director Location: Southampton, Hampshire Sector: Environmental Consultancy Planning & Development Type: Full-time Permanent Salary: £50,000 - £75,000 (DOE + Benefits) A leading UK multidisciplinary consultancy is looking to appoint an experienced Associate Environmental Consultant / Director to join their expanding Environmental Planning team in Southampton. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a senior role within a business known for delivering high-quality, sustainable solutions across infrastructure, development, energy, and regeneration projects nationwide. The Role: As an Associate Consultant, you'll take a strategic lead on environmental planning and EIA projects, managing client relationships and project delivery from inception through to submission and approval. You'll work closely with internal planning, transport, ecology, and engineering teams to provide robust, integrated environmental advice. Key Responsibilities: Lead and coordinate Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) for major development and infrastructure projects Provide expert environmental planning advice to both private and public sector clients Support the preparation of Environmental Statements and technical assessments Manage multidisciplinary project teams and mentor junior staff Oversee client engagement, project finances, and quality assurance About You: Degree in Environmental Science, Planning, Geography or related discipline (Master's preferred) Chartered status (e.g. IEMA, RTPI, CEnv) or working towards Proven experience managing complex environmental projects, ideally in a consultancy setting Strong understanding of UK EIA legislation, planning policy, and regulatory frameworks Excellent communication, leadership, and client-facing skills What's on Offer: Highly competitive salary with annual bonus Hybrid working and flexible hours Generous holiday allowance and enhanced pension Tailored career development pathways and CPD support Opportunity to work on nationally significant projects with a highly respected consultancy This role would suit a Senior Consultant ready for the next step, or an established Associate looking for a new challenge within a collaborative and forward-thinking consultancy. To avoid missing out please apply today with a copy of your CV then call Tullula Farrell on (phone number removed). If you are a Town Planner who is interested in job opportunities, but this role is not of interest, please still apply then we can consider you for other positions. Job Reference Number: 60980
Penguin Recruitment
Job Title: Principal Heritage Planner / Associate Heritage Director Location: Flexible (Hybrid with office hubs in Nottingham, Leicester, Birmingham, or Stratford-upon-Avon) Salary: Competitive + Benefits + Hybrid Working Are you passionate about heritage planning and looking to take the next step in your career within a dynamic and expanding consultancy? We're working with a leading multi-disciplinary consultancy that's growing its national Heritage team and looking to appoint a Principal Heritage Planner or Associate Heritage Director . This is an exciting opportunity to work across a diverse project portfolio, shaping the historic environment in a wide range of development contexts. What's on offer: Competitive salary and benefits package (including private medical cover and payment of professional subscriptions) Flexibility to work across multiple UK office hubs with hybrid options available High-quality, diverse project work across the UK A forward-thinking, collaborative and supportive team culture Genuine autonomy and scope to grow within the business Opportunities for progression and leadership (including Associate Director pathway) The Role: As a senior member of the Heritage team, you'll lead on a variety of projects-ranging from strategic land to complex listed building schemes. You'll work closely with planners, architects, developers, and land promoters, offering expert guidance through the planning process. If you're seeking the Associate Director level, you'll have the opportunity to present a business case, showcasing your client network and commercial insight. Key Responsibilities: Lead on the preparation of heritage statements, feasibility assessments, and EIA cultural heritage chapters Act as a client liaison and project manager Provide strategic advice on heritage matters to support planning and design teams Mentor junior colleagues and contribute to team development Attend site visits, client meetings, and public consultations (in-person and virtually) Support appeal and enforcement casework Actively engage in business development and networking opportunities About You: Degree or post-grad qualification in heritage, conservation, or a related field Strong experience working with the historic environment, ideally in both strategic and development management contexts Excellent technical understanding of historic building typologies, materials, and architectural history Knowledge of the legislative and policy framework for heritage planning Skilled in report writing and assessing significance and setting of heritage assets Confident in client engagement and public consultation Organised and capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously Desirable: Associate or Full IHBC membership Full UK driving licence Experience with appeals, enforcement, urban design, or QGIS Familiarity with relevant Building Regulations Interested? To apply or find out more, contact Josh Jones at Penguin Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) in confidence.
Job Title: Principal Heritage Planner / Associate Heritage Director Location: Flexible (Hybrid with office hubs in Nottingham, Leicester, Birmingham, or Stratford-upon-Avon) Salary: Competitive + Benefits + Hybrid Working Are you passionate about heritage planning and looking to take the next step in your career within a dynamic and expanding consultancy? We're working with a leading multi-disciplinary consultancy that's growing its national Heritage team and looking to appoint a Principal Heritage Planner or Associate Heritage Director . This is an exciting opportunity to work across a diverse project portfolio, shaping the historic environment in a wide range of development contexts. What's on offer: Competitive salary and benefits package (including private medical cover and payment of professional subscriptions) Flexibility to work across multiple UK office hubs with hybrid options available High-quality, diverse project work across the UK A forward-thinking, collaborative and supportive team culture Genuine autonomy and scope to grow within the business Opportunities for progression and leadership (including Associate Director pathway) The Role: As a senior member of the Heritage team, you'll lead on a variety of projects-ranging from strategic land to complex listed building schemes. You'll work closely with planners, architects, developers, and land promoters, offering expert guidance through the planning process. If you're seeking the Associate Director level, you'll have the opportunity to present a business case, showcasing your client network and commercial insight. Key Responsibilities: Lead on the preparation of heritage statements, feasibility assessments, and EIA cultural heritage chapters Act as a client liaison and project manager Provide strategic advice on heritage matters to support planning and design teams Mentor junior colleagues and contribute to team development Attend site visits, client meetings, and public consultations (in-person and virtually) Support appeal and enforcement casework Actively engage in business development and networking opportunities About You: Degree or post-grad qualification in heritage, conservation, or a related field Strong experience working with the historic environment, ideally in both strategic and development management contexts Excellent technical understanding of historic building typologies, materials, and architectural history Knowledge of the legislative and policy framework for heritage planning Skilled in report writing and assessing significance and setting of heritage assets Confident in client engagement and public consultation Organised and capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously Desirable: Associate or Full IHBC membership Full UK driving licence Experience with appeals, enforcement, urban design, or QGIS Familiarity with relevant Building Regulations Interested? To apply or find out more, contact Josh Jones at Penguin Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) in confidence.
Tetra Tech
Tetra Tech Europe is an industry leading multi-national and multi-disciplinary consultancy. We have exciting opportunities for a range of senior grade consultants (Associate, Associate Director and Technical Director) to support the continued growth of our UK-based Environment, Sustainability & Planning (ESP) team and the wider business. We are looking for broadly skilled, talented and motivated individuals who want to progress their career with a growing global consultancy, working on challenging and often ground-breaking projects. We have a considerable and diverse pipeline of work across sectors including water, residential and commercial, defence, transport infrastructure, energy and renewables, waste and minerals. This is predominantly in the UK and Ireland, with some international opportunities. You will be joining an established and growing Environmental Planning team with an opportunity to engage and learn from a vast range of technical experts across our engineering, environmental, planning, sustainability and project management departments. Whilst you will be expected to support and manage a range of predominantly EIA projects within a consultancy environment, the role will also provide the chance to broaden skills and experience within team and project management, business development and technical assessment areas. This senior leadership role within the team, reporting to the Head of EIA and Natural Capital, would offer an opportunity to influence its direction, particularly in terms of forthcoming changes to policy and emerging sectors and technologies, and play a fundamental part in its success. Our Environmental Planning team has an established and varied workload and excellent reputation, with high technical standards demonstrated through membership of IEMA's EIA Quality Mark scheme, and thought leadership through involvement in industry working groups and presentations/conferences. Responsibilities The roles of Associate, Associate Director and Technical Director will be commensurate with experience, but it would be expected that each grade will be responsible for providing technical and commercial leadership within the team, senior management and direction of the environmental planning, consenting and construction environmental management process for a variety of projects/sectors. You will be supported by other senior team members across ESP, and play a part in nurturing and developing our junior staff. You will be expected to demonstrate competence and expertise in more than one of the following: 1. Project Management and Direction: Lead and oversee multiple projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards; Coordinate and collaborate with project teams, stakeholders, and subcontractors to gather necessary data and information; Develop and implement project plans, including scoping, data collection, impact assessment, and reporting; Effectively communicate and engage with stakeholders, including government agencies, local communities, NGOs, and project developers. 2. Environmental Impact Assessment (and Environmental Outcomes): Co-ordinate comprehensive and robust assessments of potential environmental, social, and economic impacts associated with proposed projects across multiple sectors. Experience of co-ordinating DCOs would be advantageous; Understand methodologies and tools to analyse data, assess risks, and identify potential mitigation measures to minimise adverse impacts; Stay updated with relevant environmental regulations, and collaborate with colleagues from other teams to prepare for changes in this, particularly relating to potential replacement of EIA and SEA; Provide industry recognised thought leadership, through publishing articles and guidance, speaking at events and being engaged in industry working groups. 3. Team management and leadership: Work alongside the Head of EIA & Natural Capital and Head of Planning to provide technical and commercial expertise, in terms of being available to respond to queries from colleagues and clients, understanding commercial elements such as fee build up, profit margins, etc. Being engaged in leading weekly virtual team meetings and quarterly in person events, including being aware of team utilisation and programme priorities and recording/following up on team actions; Provide a line management and mentoring role to more junior staff, and be closely involved in the recruitment and on-boarding process. 4. Business Development and Client Management Bring a demonstrable knowledge of and recognised profile in at least one development sector, along with a notable set of professional contacts; Understand the bidding process, including go-no go decisions, contract reviews, supply chain management, cost and fee build up, public tenders and frameworks and consortium building; Take ownership of business development and client relationship management in a specific sector of geography, working in collaboration with your wider Tetra Tech (or our companies) colleagues and BD strategies. 5. Report Writing and Communication: Prepare comprehensive EIA reports (including EIA Screening and Scoping studies) that clearly communicate assessment findings, potential impacts, and recommended mitigation measures; Present findings and recommendations to clients, regulatory authorities, and other relevant stakeholders; Ensure reports and deliverables are technically accurate, well-structured, and effectively convey complex information to different audiences; Conduct thorough reviews of EIA deliverables to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project requirements and regulations. This includes internal QA checks and detailed reviews on behalf of third parties 6. Technical specialism(s) Be competent, or enthusiastic to learn an additional technical specialism in the following areas: Strategic Environmental Assessment, sustainability, climate change, socio-economics and human health; Understanding and experience in natural capital, ecosystem services, ESG or sustainable finance aspects would be advantageous; Understanding of the planning and consenting process (including post consent) would be advantageous Requirements: A Bachelors and/or Masters degree in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Management or a related field; Extensive experience (10+ years) in conducting and managing EIA across a range of projects; Knowledge of environmental laws, regulations, and guidelines related to EIA processes and compliance; Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and effectively; Team management skills, including organisational, resourcing, training and staff development; Project management and direction skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and prioritise tasks; Proactive problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and the ability to think critically and analytically. Tetra Tech's approach is to nurture and develop our people so there will be opportunities for professional development, training and mentoring. We have clearly defined career frameworks for each technical team so progression can be openly discussed and supported. We offer a wide range of benefits, including volunteering days, flexible working, training allowances and many other aspects. Additional Information Organization: 784 TCE Requisition
Tetra Tech Europe is an industry leading multi-national and multi-disciplinary consultancy. We have exciting opportunities for a range of senior grade consultants (Associate, Associate Director and Technical Director) to support the continued growth of our UK-based Environment, Sustainability & Planning (ESP) team and the wider business. We are looking for broadly skilled, talented and motivated individuals who want to progress their career with a growing global consultancy, working on challenging and often ground-breaking projects. We have a considerable and diverse pipeline of work across sectors including water, residential and commercial, defence, transport infrastructure, energy and renewables, waste and minerals. This is predominantly in the UK and Ireland, with some international opportunities. You will be joining an established and growing Environmental Planning team with an opportunity to engage and learn from a vast range of technical experts across our engineering, environmental, planning, sustainability and project management departments. Whilst you will be expected to support and manage a range of predominantly EIA projects within a consultancy environment, the role will also provide the chance to broaden skills and experience within team and project management, business development and technical assessment areas. This senior leadership role within the team, reporting to the Head of EIA and Natural Capital, would offer an opportunity to influence its direction, particularly in terms of forthcoming changes to policy and emerging sectors and technologies, and play a fundamental part in its success. Our Environmental Planning team has an established and varied workload and excellent reputation, with high technical standards demonstrated through membership of IEMA's EIA Quality Mark scheme, and thought leadership through involvement in industry working groups and presentations/conferences. Responsibilities The roles of Associate, Associate Director and Technical Director will be commensurate with experience, but it would be expected that each grade will be responsible for providing technical and commercial leadership within the team, senior management and direction of the environmental planning, consenting and construction environmental management process for a variety of projects/sectors. You will be supported by other senior team members across ESP, and play a part in nurturing and developing our junior staff. You will be expected to demonstrate competence and expertise in more than one of the following: 1. Project Management and Direction: Lead and oversee multiple projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards; Coordinate and collaborate with project teams, stakeholders, and subcontractors to gather necessary data and information; Develop and implement project plans, including scoping, data collection, impact assessment, and reporting; Effectively communicate and engage with stakeholders, including government agencies, local communities, NGOs, and project developers. 2. Environmental Impact Assessment (and Environmental Outcomes): Co-ordinate comprehensive and robust assessments of potential environmental, social, and economic impacts associated with proposed projects across multiple sectors. Experience of co-ordinating DCOs would be advantageous; Understand methodologies and tools to analyse data, assess risks, and identify potential mitigation measures to minimise adverse impacts; Stay updated with relevant environmental regulations, and collaborate with colleagues from other teams to prepare for changes in this, particularly relating to potential replacement of EIA and SEA; Provide industry recognised thought leadership, through publishing articles and guidance, speaking at events and being engaged in industry working groups. 3. Team management and leadership: Work alongside the Head of EIA & Natural Capital and Head of Planning to provide technical and commercial expertise, in terms of being available to respond to queries from colleagues and clients, understanding commercial elements such as fee build up, profit margins, etc. Being engaged in leading weekly virtual team meetings and quarterly in person events, including being aware of team utilisation and programme priorities and recording/following up on team actions; Provide a line management and mentoring role to more junior staff, and be closely involved in the recruitment and on-boarding process. 4. Business Development and Client Management Bring a demonstrable knowledge of and recognised profile in at least one development sector, along with a notable set of professional contacts; Understand the bidding process, including go-no go decisions, contract reviews, supply chain management, cost and fee build up, public tenders and frameworks and consortium building; Take ownership of business development and client relationship management in a specific sector of geography, working in collaboration with your wider Tetra Tech (or our companies) colleagues and BD strategies. 5. Report Writing and Communication: Prepare comprehensive EIA reports (including EIA Screening and Scoping studies) that clearly communicate assessment findings, potential impacts, and recommended mitigation measures; Present findings and recommendations to clients, regulatory authorities, and other relevant stakeholders; Ensure reports and deliverables are technically accurate, well-structured, and effectively convey complex information to different audiences; Conduct thorough reviews of EIA deliverables to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project requirements and regulations. This includes internal QA checks and detailed reviews on behalf of third parties 6. Technical specialism(s) Be competent, or enthusiastic to learn an additional technical specialism in the following areas: Strategic Environmental Assessment, sustainability, climate change, socio-economics and human health; Understanding and experience in natural capital, ecosystem services, ESG or sustainable finance aspects would be advantageous; Understanding of the planning and consenting process (including post consent) would be advantageous Requirements: A Bachelors and/or Masters degree in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Management or a related field; Extensive experience (10+ years) in conducting and managing EIA across a range of projects; Knowledge of environmental laws, regulations, and guidelines related to EIA processes and compliance; Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and effectively; Team management skills, including organisational, resourcing, training and staff development; Project management and direction skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and prioritise tasks; Proactive problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and the ability to think critically and analytically. Tetra Tech's approach is to nurture and develop our people so there will be opportunities for professional development, training and mentoring. We have clearly defined career frameworks for each technical team so progression can be openly discussed and supported. We offer a wide range of benefits, including volunteering days, flexible working, training allowances and many other aspects. Additional Information Organization: 784 TCE Requisition
APEM
About The Role Are you an experienced water quality specialist looking for a leadership role with real flexibility? Do you thrive managing complex, multi-year programmes? Are you looking to work collaboratively with other scientific experts across other aquatic disciplines such as EIA, hydroecology or hydromorphology? Are you looking for a company that will allow you to shape a role around your own strengths, whether that's team leadership, client development, or technical delivery? We're looking for an Associate Director to join our award-winning Water Quality division, a senior role that plays a vital part in delivering ambitious and impactful environmental programmes supporting our work in raising water quality. You'll lead on delivery of key water and sediment quality projects, working with clients including water companies, regulators, and developers to diagnose environmental issues and provide clear, evidence-led solutions. This isn't a one-size-fits-all job. If your passion lies in people leadership and team building, we'll give you the platform to develop and mentor others. If you're commercially minded, there's plenty of opportunity to shape and grow client accounts. If you love delivery and data, you'll have the space to focus on complex, high-profile programmes of work. Whatever your preference, we'll shape the role to play to your strengths. You'll join a supportive and growing team that values expertise, autonomy, and collaboration. You'll work alongside technical specialists and senior leaders across the group and play a key part in guiding the future of our water quality offer. You'll need to bring: Significant experience working in water or sediment quality, including project or programme leadership A strong track record of delivering complex and large-scale environmental programmes Strong client-facing and stakeholder engagement skills Experience managing multidisciplinary teams or mentoring junior colleagues Excellent commercial and financial acumen A collaborative mindset and strong communication skills Experience working in a consultancy environment It's a bonus if you have: A relevant higher degree or chartership (or are working towards it) Business development experience, including leading or supporting tenders Strong data interpretation and reporting skills An interest in growing a team or building technical capabilities At APEM, we balance technical excellence with flexibility and wellbeing. Whether you're looking to lead, grow, specialise, or diversify, this role can flex with you. You will be offered the chance to work on a variety of projects, many of our employees have worked on projects that have been of personal interest to them. We match this with a commitment to continuous development and learning to support your career. We also offer benefits to look after you, from private medical insurance for all employees, access to mental health first aiders and comprehensive income protection if you cannot work. We also offer superb flexible working options, balancing work with your life. Next steps We are focused on creating a diverse and inclusive team. If you can't tick every box on our job description, then we are still keen to hear from you and are open to supporting your development. That may be working part time or supporting you to gain experience in a specific area - we are a growing company and are able to adapt roles to reflect individual skills. If you think you have what it takes to join our fast-growing business, then please apply immediately on our website. All we need some basic information and your CV, we will review all applications quickly and will respond to all applications. About Us The APEM Group is a global environmental consultancy, we work with a range of clients including large corporations and governments to help them understand and solve a wide variety of environmental projects in the UK and globally. Our successful pioneering work has enabled us to grow and combine forces with other businesses who share our ethos and integrity. At our core, our people are working towards the protection of the environment across the globe.
About The Role Are you an experienced water quality specialist looking for a leadership role with real flexibility? Do you thrive managing complex, multi-year programmes? Are you looking to work collaboratively with other scientific experts across other aquatic disciplines such as EIA, hydroecology or hydromorphology? Are you looking for a company that will allow you to shape a role around your own strengths, whether that's team leadership, client development, or technical delivery? We're looking for an Associate Director to join our award-winning Water Quality division, a senior role that plays a vital part in delivering ambitious and impactful environmental programmes supporting our work in raising water quality. You'll lead on delivery of key water and sediment quality projects, working with clients including water companies, regulators, and developers to diagnose environmental issues and provide clear, evidence-led solutions. This isn't a one-size-fits-all job. If your passion lies in people leadership and team building, we'll give you the platform to develop and mentor others. If you're commercially minded, there's plenty of opportunity to shape and grow client accounts. If you love delivery and data, you'll have the space to focus on complex, high-profile programmes of work. Whatever your preference, we'll shape the role to play to your strengths. You'll join a supportive and growing team that values expertise, autonomy, and collaboration. You'll work alongside technical specialists and senior leaders across the group and play a key part in guiding the future of our water quality offer. You'll need to bring: Significant experience working in water or sediment quality, including project or programme leadership A strong track record of delivering complex and large-scale environmental programmes Strong client-facing and stakeholder engagement skills Experience managing multidisciplinary teams or mentoring junior colleagues Excellent commercial and financial acumen A collaborative mindset and strong communication skills Experience working in a consultancy environment It's a bonus if you have: A relevant higher degree or chartership (or are working towards it) Business development experience, including leading or supporting tenders Strong data interpretation and reporting skills An interest in growing a team or building technical capabilities At APEM, we balance technical excellence with flexibility and wellbeing. Whether you're looking to lead, grow, specialise, or diversify, this role can flex with you. You will be offered the chance to work on a variety of projects, many of our employees have worked on projects that have been of personal interest to them. We match this with a commitment to continuous development and learning to support your career. We also offer benefits to look after you, from private medical insurance for all employees, access to mental health first aiders and comprehensive income protection if you cannot work. We also offer superb flexible working options, balancing work with your life. Next steps We are focused on creating a diverse and inclusive team. If you can't tick every box on our job description, then we are still keen to hear from you and are open to supporting your development. That may be working part time or supporting you to gain experience in a specific area - we are a growing company and are able to adapt roles to reflect individual skills. If you think you have what it takes to join our fast-growing business, then please apply immediately on our website. All we need some basic information and your CV, we will review all applications quickly and will respond to all applications. About Us The APEM Group is a global environmental consultancy, we work with a range of clients including large corporations and governments to help them understand and solve a wide variety of environmental projects in the UK and globally. Our successful pioneering work has enabled us to grow and combine forces with other businesses who share our ethos and integrity. At our core, our people are working towards the protection of the environment across the globe.
