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Do you enjoy solving complex challenges, inspiring others, and delivering high-quality outcomes that make a real difference?
We're looking for a Technical Director - Environmental Assessment to provide strategic leadership across major water and infrastructure programmes throughout the UK and Ireland.
This is a senior opportunity to guide technical excellence, mentor teams, and play a central role in advancing environmental best practice within a highly regarded, sustainability-focused consultancy.
The Opportunity
In this position, you'll:
- Lead environmental assessment strategy and delivery for major regulated water and infrastructure projects.
- Oversee the preparation of environmental appraisals and assessments, ensuring quality, compliance, and alignment with legislative frameworks.
- Support and mentor a growing team of environmental specialists and consultants across multiple regions.
- Collaborate with a wide range of technical disciplines to deliver joined-up, sustainable project outcomes.
- Help shape and deliver an internal environmental training and development programme designed to strengthen capability across the business.
- Contribute to business strategy, thought leadership, and innovation within environmental management and assessment.
About You
You'll bring:
- Extensive experience (20+ years) in environmental assessment, planning, and advisory roles.
- Strong understanding of UK environmental legislation and consenting processes, ideally with exposure to the water sector.
- Proven ability to manage complex multi-disciplinary projects and to engage effectively with clients, regulators, and stakeholders.
- A collaborative and inclusive leadership style, with a passion for developing teams and sharing expertise.
- A relevant degree in an environmental or related discipline and Chartered status (for example, CIWEM, IEMA, or CIEEM).
- Experience working within or alongside the regulated utilities or infrastructure sectors.
What's on Offer
- The chance to make a tangible impact on sustainable infrastructure delivery.
- Work with a large, established environmental team on projects that protect and enhance natural resources.
- Flexible hybrid working arrangements and choice of office base across multiple UK locations.
- A progressive, people-focused culture that values innovation, collaboration, and professional development.
Apply now or get in touch confidentially to discuss the opportunity.
