Principal Environmentalist

Amey are a leading provider of full life-cycle engineering, operations, and decarbonisation solutions, for transport infrastructure and complex facilities. Working for us, you’ll be delivering sustainable infrastructure solutions that enhance life and protect our shared future.Our people are driven by a set of strong values, based on safety, insight, and collaboration. The OpportunityWe have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Principal Environmentalist to join our Sustainability Solutions team. With shared office space in Birmingham, Cardiff, Bristol, Manchester, York, and Scotland, we welcome applications from Principal Environmental Consultants across these regions. With recent success in securing numerous large-scale infrastructure projects, we're expanding our capabilities and seeking a passionate Principal Environmentalist to spearhead teams across the entire Amey Consulting portfolio. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape and lead the delivery of impactful environmental projects, from scoping studies to full environmental statements, while providing valuable insights on key topics such as Population and Human Health, Waste & Materials, and Environmental Management & Sustainability. The roleOur Principal Environmentalists play an important part within the Sustainable Solutions team and alongside our clients. As a Principal Environmentalist you will act as a team leader, providing and overseeing the production of technically sound deliverables for Environmental commissions, whilst taking the lead on projects and mentoring junior designers. Responsibilities include: To act as a technical team leader, providing advice, guidance and supervision to technical teams, operational managers, clients, and suppliers Preparing and leading the preparation and checking of reports, designs, calculations, and documentation as part of the production of scheme deliverables that satisfy the overarching criteria of quality, cost, and programme. Responsibility for the commercial success of the projects within their portfolio, controlling budgets and managing the costs associated with the production of deliverables. Liaising with client and supplier representatives at peer level and higher, including presenting proposals. Managing or influencing the actions of technical teams, including the multidisciplinary environment, and taking responsibility for delivery of workload. Significantly contributing to the preparation of bids and the general work winning function Drive effective health and safety practices within the team. What you will bring to us:Developed experience and expertise within the relevant technical field, probably gained in a Lead Senior Environmental Consultant role or equivalent. Able to produce and lead the production of technically sound environmental solutions, complying with all relevant technical standards and client requirements. Experienced in undertaking project related tasks associated with the management of health, safety, and welfare, e.g. Amey’s Integrated Management System and the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations Capable of acting as technical lead for a project where required under the terms of the commission. Knowledge, understanding and experience of design and specification process with the ability to advise others, acting as Team lead for both minor and major projects. Highly experienced with relevant software and similar analytical tools including ADMS-Roads, AERMOD, QGIS, ArcGIS etc, with a good ability to check work produced by others and validate and approver the use of new tools. Excellent understanding of CDM and risk assessment. Substantially experienced in the management and communication of hazards and risks on projects and ensures appropriate risk mitigation and transference has been applied. Chartered Environmentalist status, gained through the professional institution to which the individual is aligned. What we can offer you: At Amey, we recognise that our biggest asset is our people. That’s why when you join us, we offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life’s ups and downs. It’s the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers.Career Development – Our dedicated progression framework identifies your career pathway and progress within the organisation, and with dedicated mentoring and support on hand to ensure you hit your career milestones. We’re huge advocates for professional development and offer a recognition bonus for those achieving professional qualifications.Work-life Balance – Work-life balance and flexibility are key for our success. We empower our people to make choices that are right for them, with hybrid, part-time and flexible work patterns. And with a network of offices across the UK, we’re open to discussing working options that suit you.Wellbeing – Health cash plan, 24 GP, support and assistance programmes, wellbeing ambassadors and Wellbeing Wednesday, dental vouchersEDI-At Amey we celebrate our people and all that they are. This is reflected in our Affinity Group networks, providing a community of support and connection, a safe space to share experiences, learn from one another and generate ideas – Women @ Amey, NeuroDiversity, Armed Forces, Multicultural Network, Pride, Diversability and Parents & Carers. Social Value – You’ll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives.Plus, a range of other great perks and benefits including:Pension – Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to Holidays - Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank HolidaysBonus – up to 10% of base salaryChoices - Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership. Save with Amey - Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in. Your Career at Amey Consulting At Amey Consulting, we value collective expertise, but also the spark one person can bring. As one of us, you can really be yourself, because your individuality is an asset. You’ll be stretched, but always supported. We’ll recognise your hard work and look after your well-being too. You’ll be empowered to play your part and achieve, encouraged to fulfil your own ambition as well as the shared one. Application GuidanceAmey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.Please contact our recruitment team at ##### to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional application support that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.