Binnies are currently recruiting for 2 positions to join our growing multi-disciplinary Environmental Services team, an EIA Consultant/Senior EIA Consultant & a Regional Environmental/EIA Team Leader.

Regional Environmental/EIA Team Leader - As well as providing a manager role for our environmental team based in the west country, you will get the opportunity to work on a wide portfolio of projects, from nationally significant infrastructure projects to landscape scale restoration. Our portfolio of work includes flood, coastal and maritime projects and a range of other sectors such as ports, water utilities, transport and renewable power.

EIA Consultant/Senior EIA Consultant - You will get the opportunity to work on an interesting and varied portfolio of work including flood, coastal and maritime projects for our clients such as the Environment Agency, Natural Resources Wales and local authorities and a range of other sectors such as ports, water utilities, transport and renewable power.

One of our newest projects is SESRO (South East Strategic Reservoir Option). SESRO is a 150 million cubic metre reservoir near Abingdon, which is also seeking to provide opportunities to create new habitats and increase biodiversity, as well as providing new leisure and recreation facilities. https://thames-wrmp.co.uk/projects/sesro/.

We are a close team and have an active Environmental Community of Practice and pride ourselves on being at the forefront of environmental best practice and innovation, including digital EIA. Our environmental professionals are empowered to work closely with our multi-disciplinary teams and shape projects to deliver smarter and more sustainable solutions. Binnies hold the IEMA EIA Quality Mark which is a benchmark of our high standards in EIA delivery. 

About the Roles:

• Regional Environmental/EIA Team Lead:
• The role will include:
• Providing direction and oversight of the regional Environmental Team, including management of resources and pastoral care and performance.
• Providing line manager and mentor role to members of the environmental team.
• Managing all stages of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) including SEA and the range of other environmental assessments and consents such as WFD, HRA, and planning.
• Provide the reviewer and approver role for environmental deliverables; driving technical quality.
• Supporting tenders.
• Supporting recruitment.

Qualifications/Requirements:

The role is suitable for an Environmental professional with full professional membership (such as IEMA, IES or CIWEM).  In addition, should possess and be able to demonstrate the following qualifications, skills and knowledge:

• An environmental related degree
• Chartered with a relevant institute 
• A thorough understanding of EIA, sustainability and consenting (planning, HRA, WFD etc.)
• Excellent written and oral communication
• Excellent people skills and ideally previous management/supervisory experience
• Understanding of commercial drivers of consultancy and ability to manage and work to programme and budget
• Experience in client facing roles and development of client relationships
• Hold a full UK driving licence
• Previous consultancy experience

Experience of construction stage delivery would be an advantage but not essential.

We would welcome applicants of Principal Level and above and we can flex salary based on grade and experience. Start date is flexible. Hybrid/flexible working is also available.

EIA Consultant/Senior EIA Consultant:

We are looking for candidates to work closely with other environmental and engineering disciplines to:

• Contribute to all stages of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) from option appraisal to full statutory assessments
• Provide input into the range of other environmental and sustainability assessment and consenting applications such as WFD, HRA, planning, Development Consent Orders, Environmental Net Gain and Environmental Permits
• Assist with coordinating technical input from environmental specialists across Binnies, wider RSK family of businesses and our specialist supply chain
• Support construction stage delivery
• Support stakeholder engagement and communication with clients, stakeholders and the public
• Provide input to bids and proposals.

Essential Requirements:

The role is suitable for an Environmental professional with several years of relevant environmental assessment experience. You should possess and be able to demonstrate the following qualifications, skills and knowledge:

• An environmental related degree
• Be a member of IEMA, IES, CIWEM or another professional institute
• Have or working towards Chartership
• A sound understanding of EIA
• Excellent written and oral communication
• Hold a full UK driving licence
• Have previous consultancy experience
• Have the ability to organise, manage and prioritise work, with or without supervision, in order to meet tight deadlines and deliver well-planned work schedules

About Us

We develop intelligent solutions using our award-winning integrated planning and design approach to deliver functional infrastructure and lasting environmental and social legacies. This is backed by a culture that has stayed true since our foundation over 100 years ago. We create new possibilities for humanity through our innovative approach to delivery.

Together with our clients, we are always striving to find a smarter way to deliver projects. From providing low carbon, sustainable and resilient water solutions, flood alleviation and environment services, to connecting people with insights and data. Our business exists to improve the quality of life for our local communities today and for generations to come.

Binnies is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.
At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?