Job Vacancy for a Senior / Principal EIA Consultant

We are now looking to recruit an experienced and motivated Senior/ Principal EIA Consultant to join our friendly team and to build on our existing and growing EIA portfolio.

 The post: 

  • Full time permanent position, based at our offices on the outskirts of Bath.
  • The post will involve:
  • Developing new business opportunities and writing tender proposals for EIA projects across a range of sectors.
  • Coordination, management and writing relevant sections of EIA projects across a range of sectors, including the production of the ES.
  • Direction and management of specialist sub-consultants and liaison with planners, architects and developers.
  • Managing projects by yourself.
  • Acting as day-to-day client interface.

 The candidate:

You will have:

  • At least 5 years proven EIA consultancy experience, having produced at least two [Senior] or four [Principal] self-authored Environmental Statements in addition to Screening, Scoping staged and non-technical summaries.
  • Proven skills and experience in project management, and the ability to produce written reports to a high standard.
  • Clear understanding of the technical aspects of EIA disciplines (e.g. air quality, noise).
  • Excellent attention to detail and strong understanding of quality systems such as ISO 9001.
  • Proven ability to win new EIA projects.
  • A thorough understanding of EIA legislation and the UK planning system.
  • Proven ability to build effective relationships with clients, sub-consultants and regulators.
  • A relevant undergraduate degree together with an MSc and membership of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (AIEMA or MIEMA).

It would also be an advantage to have:

  • Chartered status.
  • Specialist technical experience in one key area (e.g. water quality as well as EIA co-ordination/ management).
  • IEMA Registered EIA Practitioner.

In return, we offer a diverse range of interesting and relevant work, competitive salary package and support to extend your skills and experience through appropriate training and development.

Please apply in writing (CV and covering letter) to liz@johnsassociates.co.uk or to:

Liz Johns

Limpley Mill

Lower Stoke

Bath, BA2 7FJ

Closing Date for applications: Friday 16th March 2012

Interviews will be held at our offices in Bath during the week commencing: 26th March 2012