Technical Director - Environmental Planner (Environment & Sustainability Team)

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At Sweco, we are committed to creating a sustainable future through our core behaviours, effective collaboration and innovative solutions risk management in engineering, architecture, and environmental consultancy. Our Environmental & Sustainability team plays a crucial role in delivering high-quality environmental planning and wider sustainability services that support our clients' projects while protecting and enhancing the environment.

Sweco has a wide range of in-house technical environmental teams and designers who collaborate on a variety of projects and sectors. At Sweco, every team and consultant is empowered to ensure their expertise makes a difference by understanding the client's business and needs. We want to be our clients' most relevant partner and we aim to solve any challenge, no matter scale or location.

We are seeking an experienced environmental planner to join our growing Environmental & Sustainability team to deliver complex and rewarding projects across a range of sectors, including energy, infrastructure, and development. Our team currently has 15 passionate, open-minded, and experienced professionals across the UK offices. This role involves leading Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) processes, risk management, design input, coordinating interdisciplinary teams, and engaging with stakeholders to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and sustainable practices.

In this role, you will play a pivotal part in shaping and supporting our business development to enhance our team's presence in key UK sectors, including energy, water, and sustainability. Your expertise will be essential in cross-selling our multi-disciplinary services and maintaining regular communication with clients to foster strong relationships.

As an expert in environmental assessment and management, you will provide invaluable advice to our clients, develop relationships, and elevate and influence the technical skills within the Environmental & Sustainability team. This role is an opportunity to engage and lead a wide range of in-house technical experts and designers and work on large, complex, and rewarding projects to deliver environmental and sustainability objectives. Your role will involve offering technical guidance, support, and training to colleagues, as well as mentoring and assisting in their professional development.

London, Leeds, Edinburgh, or Glasgow

1. Significant project experience (>15 years), assisting, coordinating, and leading EIAs and/or SEAs.
2. A degree in Environmental Science or a related field.
3. Relevant professional membership/qualifications.
4. Strong understanding of UK environmental legislation and EIA processes.
5. Proven ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and budgets.
6. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
7. Client relationship management and work-winning experience.
8. A proactive approach to problem-solving and a passion for sustainability.
9. A willingness to travel to meet and support our teams and clients across the UK.

1. A supportive and collaborative work environment - Sweco's team of teams model provides a balanced combination of autonomy and technical support to deliver.
2. Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
3. The chance to work on exciting, meaningful projects that shape our sustainable future.

If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking to make a difference in the field of environmental sustainability, we want to hear from you!