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Technical Director - Environmental Assessment
Job Posted: 10 days ago
Salary: £ 60,000 - 70,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
Expire in: 18 days
Job Description
Job Title:
Technical Director - Environmental Assessment
Salary:
£60,000-£70,000 (dependent on experience)
Location:
Various (UK-based offices)
Type:
Permanent, Full Time or Part Time | Hybrid
About the Role:
Are you an experienced environmental professional with a passion for technical excellence and business growth? This is a unique opportunity to lead Environmental Assessment at a senior level, working across a wide range of high-impact projects throughout the UK. As Technical Director, you'll be responsible for driving innovation, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and shaping the future of environmental planning in a company that places sustainability at its core.
About the Client:
Our client is an established, independent and employee-owned environmental and engineering consultancy with a strong presence across the UK and Ireland, as well as offices in nine countries globally. With a deep commitment to sustainability and climate resilience, they foster a collaborative, forward-thinking culture and heavily invest in staff development and wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the Environmental Assessment discipline, providing strategic and technical direction
Drive business development through client networking, sector expansion and bid preparation
Collaborate across teams and offices to deliver high-quality outcomes for complex projects
Maintain excellence in EIA, SA and SEA services, ensuring delivery to the highest technical standards
Manage and mentor staff, encouraging knowledge sharing and innovation
Coordinate environmental assessments and consents for statutory and non-statutory projects
Maintain IEMA EIA Quality Mark accreditation
Ensure compliance with quality, H&S, and budgetary requirements
Support and influence planning policy at a strategic level
What Our Client is Looking For:
A proactive, client-focused individual with a collaborative and creative approach
Extensive experience in delivering and leading EIA, SA, SEA, and related projects
Proven track record in business development and team leadership
Excellent understanding of environmental legislation and planning frameworks
Strong commercial awareness and project management skills
Chartered status (CEnv or equivalent) preferred - support will be given to candidates pursuing accreditation
Willingness to travel and engage across multiple UK office locationsDesirable:
Experience with NSIPs and DCO submissions
Knowledge of additional permits/consents (e.g. ecological, FRAP, waste)
Experience in coastal, river or energy sector projects
Innovative mindset for environmental assessment and design
What Our Client Offers:
Flexible hybrid working options
Competitive salary with generous benefits
Employee-owned profit-sharing scheme
Dedicated training and professional development budget
Comprehensive wellbeing and health support programmes
Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (UK)
Vibrant workplace culture with social and community initiatives
Eligibility:
Open to candidates across the UK. Part-time and flexible working applications welcome. Candidates returning from career breaks or changing industries are encouraged to apply.
Opportunity for Growth:
Join a consultancy committed to personal and professional progression. You'll shape future policy, influence national projects, and grow a successful Environmental Assessment team in an organisation that genuinely values its people.
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