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£40k to 50k

Our client is a wholly independent, employee-owned award winning company. Due to planned growth, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an established Sustainability Consultant to cultivate their presence in this field by building upon their existing workload and developing new business.

Key Accountabilities:

The successful applicant will be taking a lead role in building the company’s presence within sustainability consulting. The main responsibilities will include:

• Advising clients on sustainability, best practice techniques and low carbon technologies
• Offer expertise to clients on energy strategies, passive building design, environmental strategies and renewable energy options
• Ensuring compliance with current legislation and grant availability
• Advising clients on the climate change agenda
• Working with the buildings team to develop business by presenting sustainability solutions to clients and architects
• Managing the delivery of sustainability projects
• Be active in the design of sustainability projects
• Checking and monitoring of BREEAM Assessments
• Encouraging, developing and coaching team members to produce creative and innovative solutions to problems
• Work closely with immediate colleagues to provide a high quality service to internal and external clients
• Build network of contacts both inside and outside the business
• Develop and grow the sustainability team

This is a key role that demands a well-qualified and experienced individual. Key skills, experience and qualifications sought:

• In-depth knowledge of energy strategies, best practise techniques, low carbon technologies, and understanding of current sustainability legislation
• Understanding of the climate change agenda and planning policy
• Ability to successfully secure business.
• Proven skills in managing sustainability projects from inception to delivery
• Strong technical skills and design experience of similar sustainability projects
• Experience of developing and coaching a team
• Excellent grounding in Business Services design
• Qualified Energy Assessor (EPC & DEC)
• Registered Low Carbon Consultant
• Chartered Member of CIBSE
• Qualified BREEAM Assessor
• Ability to manage the commercial / financial side of the business
• Building Services degree (or equivalent)
• Experience within a client-facing role including the delivery of presentations and input at client led project meetings

 

 

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£32k to 45k (depending on experience) + Benefits

A leading global engineering, consulting and construction company is looking to appoint an ambitious Principal Environmental Consultant to join their Environmental Services Team and play a key role in the development of new business and delivery of projects in the North West.

You will have a minimum of 6 - 10 years experience in the environment sector, and have a demonstrable track record in business development, ideally with knowledge of local opportunities and contacts. Working knowledge of Environmental Impact Assessment and / or Strategic Environmental Assessment is essential, and experience in one or more of the following areas would be an advantage:

• Coastal management
• Sustainability
• Marine ecology
• Geomorphology
• Landscape
• Water / sediment quality
• Renewables

Not only will you be part of a growing and enthusiastic team, developing business and taking a technical lead, you will also have the opportunity to work in one of the UK's leading consultancies. You will have the opportunity to work on a number of exciting projects, principally in the water and renewables sectors.

The company offers a competitive salary along with excellent benefits.

 

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A specialist consultancy is seeking a Due Diligence Consultant to successfully lead, project manage and consult on due diligence commissions in the renewable energy market.

They are looking for a candidate who has an extensive knowledge and experience of due diligence and project management in the renewable energies field. They will need to be able to co-ordinate, collaborate and collate necessary resources both from within and external to the organisation in order to produce due diligence reports for client's which accurately fulfil the client's brief.

Key attributes
Essential
Extensive experience working within the field of Due Diligence
Experience of working with financial bodies
Thorough industry commercial awareness
3 years + senior project management experience
Excellent report writing skills
Experience of managing a broad range of both internal & external stakeholders

Advantageous
Chartered MCIOB / MAPM / MRICS/ MICE/ MIMechE or equivalent
Experience in a commercial renewable energies environment
Broad understanding of the renewable energy markets
Proven track record within a consultancy environment

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Our client is a global consultancy providing sustainable solutions to clients in both the public and private sectors. They are seeking to recruit an Environmental Planner to join their team in Glasgow.

Suitable candidates will possess 5 or more years experience, preferably within consultancy. You will have sound project management skills, along with extensive knowledge of current environmental legislation and best practice guidance. The successful applicant will work within a multi-disciplinary team of in house specialists.

The team are involved in a variety of interesting projects, with a current emphasis on energy related projects. Experience, therefore, of work within the Energy / Power / Renewables sectors would be a distinct advantage.

Candidates will possess a core planning degree.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual to take the next step in their career as a Consultant. An attractive salary & benefits package is on offer to the successful applicant.

 

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This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Wind Energy Specialist to join a well established multi-disciplinary Environmental & Engineering Consultancy.

Key aspects of the role:

• Supervising the design, implementation and interpretation of wind energy pre-feasibility and feasibility studies
• Managing a team of junior scientists, including workload planning and professional development
• Project management, including responsibility for project finances
• Preparation of reports and technical checking of reports prepared by colleagues
• Preparation of fee proposals for senior management approval
• Liaison with clients, stakeholders and regulators and provision of specialist advice to clients and other technical disciplines / divisions
• Marketing and presentations to potential clients and at technical events

Candidate requirements:

• At least five years experience in Wind Energy
• Expertise in appropriate software such as WindFarmer or equivalent
• A degree in an approrpriate discipline (eg. Mechanical / Electrical Engineering)
• A demonstrable track record in managing both large and small projects and establishing strong client relationships
• Good communication and report writing skills
• A highly motivated individual with the ability to mentor and manage a small team of junior professionals

This is an exciting opportunity to join an accomplished team and work on a range of projects for a wide variety of clients. There is a real opportunity for personal growth and to progress your career as you develop professionally. You will work within a positive culture where learning and development is actively supported and promoted.

 

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Our client is looking for a Senior Renewables (Marine) Consultant to provide coastal and marine expertise and advice within their technical group. This position offers enormous opportunities for the successful candidate to develop their own skills and to advance technically within the organisation.

They are looking for a proven scientist who can work well within project and technical teams (including fostering the development of younger staff) and who is able to individually develop their own leads and promote rewarding business development. The work will include managing own projects (with extensive client interaction) and provision of senior support on all aspects of the business.

The candidate will be expected to provide robust advice to other members of the team and assist in the smooth running and continued successful development of the team.

Responsibilities will include :-
· Senior level support, as required, to the environment team and other area teams where specialism allows.
· Contribution to project work (UK and overseas), to include report writing, field work supervision, organisation, consultation and project management.
· Manage complex projects (including the management of the project team) on its own or under the direction of another Project Director.
· Remaining up to date with policy and legislative developments in a range of sectors.
· Presenting in both external and internal arenas.
· Business development and proposal writing as appropriate. Promote the company's activities in environmental services and own particular specialism, generate enquiries, contribute to relevant marketing activities and other areas as directed. · Effectively use (with training) company Quality Management procedures.

Job demands
The ideal candidate will have experience in the renewables industry, preferably in the windfarm sector and within the marine and coastal environment. The candidate will be responsible for the management and delivery of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for renewable projects, including the coordination and leadership of multidisciplinary teams. You should also be able to demonstrate a good knowledge and experience of the regulatory and legislative system, with experience in EIA and project managing medium to large projects. This position offers excellent opportunities for a dynamic and client focused individual, who can work well within a medium-sized regional team.

The Environment team has expanded rapidly over the past few years and brings together a wide range of knowledge and capacity in order to provide solutions to the variety of issues related to the environment. Expertise covers a wide range of environmental areas including soil, water, air, wastes and noise and our consultants have an in-depth knowledge of environmental technology, legislation, regulations, management systems and communications.

The company offer a competitive salary plus a range of benefits including a contributory pension, discretionary company bonus, Health and Dental care, Life Insurance, 25 days holiday and a flexible working policy.