Associate Director EIA Property - Salary dependent on experience
Role can be based at various office locations around the UK

London Haywards Heath Lewes Lichfield Manchester Norwich Wakefield Cardiff

We are seeking an energetic, enthusiastic and experienced Associate Director directing, delivering and managing projects and helping to grow our client's business in this area. ​
The Role ​
They are looking for a specialist EIA Associate Director, with experience in directing and executing projects, building sustainable relationships with external clients and achieving revenue growth through sustainable business development. ​
Applicants need to be client focused with a positive and proactive attitude, excellent communication skills and happy to work as part of a team. ​
This role will work closely with our internal teams (including Acoustics, Air Quality, Digital Delivery, Ecology, Planning, Socio-Economics and Social Value and Construction Environmental Management) and a wide range of external partners, to deliver across a range of projects.
The successful candidate(s) will be expected to have an expert knowledge of EIA, including guidelines and the planning process and a proven track record of managing and leading multidisciplinary teams for EIA, on time and on budget. ​
They will also be expected to have excellent project management, report writing and client liaison skills with a keen eye for detail and a positive attitude towards business development. ​
The Associate Director will be expected to lead or contribute to bids for projects of all scales. Their role within project delivery may be as project director, project manager, framework manager and/or technical lead. They would also be expected to assist with the training / mentoring of junior members of the team. ​
The Candidates
To apply, you should have evidence of the following:
Proven experience in a team leadership role.
Educated to degree level or equivalent.
10+ years plus relevant industry experience.
Chartered professional (or working towards this).
A good general knowledge of the environmental and sustainability market and an in-depth knowledge of property sector.
Be experienced in managing the EIA process and/or writing ESs for property development and urban regeneration projects.
Demonstrable experience of bid writing for property EIA projects, and income generation.
Demonstrable experience of business development and work winning.
Possess an active network of contacts in property sector.
Excellent report writing skills.
Possess confidence and excellent communication skills, and be client focused.
Bring energy and enthusiasm, with attention to detail and a creative approach to problem solving.
Project management experience or relevant qualifications such as APM, Prince 2 etc.
Specialist in one or more of the traditional EIA disciplines, planning or sustainability