Technical Director - Environmental Assessment

Job Title:
Technical Director - Environmental Assessment

Salary:
60,000-70,000 (dependent on experience)

Location:
Various (UK-based offices)

Type:
Permanent, Full Time or Part Time | Hybrid

Are you an experienced environmental professional with a passion for technical excellence and business growth? This is a unique opportunity to lead Environmental Assessment at a senior level, working across a wide range of high-impact projects throughout the UK. As Technical Director, you'll be responsible for driving innovation, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and shaping the future of environmental planning in a company that places sustainability at its core.

Our client is an established, independent and employee-owned environmental and engineering consultancy with a strong presence across the UK and Ireland, as well as offices in nine countries globally. With a deep commitment to sustainability and climate resilience, they foster a collaborative, forward-thinking culture and heavily invest in staff development and wellbeing.

• Lead the Environmental Assessment discipline, providing strategic and technical direction
• Drive business development through client networking, sector expansion and bid preparation
• Collaborate across teams and offices to deliver high-quality outcomes for complex projects
• Maintain excellence in EIA, SA and SEA services, ensuring delivery to the highest technical standards
• Manage and mentor staff, encouraging knowledge sharing and innovation
• Coordinate environmental assessments and consents for statutory and non-statutory projects
• Maintain IEMA EIA Quality Mark accreditation
• Ensure compliance with quality, H&S, and budgetary requirements
• Support and influence planning policy at a strategic level

• A proactive, client-focused individual with a collaborative and creative approach
• Extensive experience in delivering and leading EIA, SA, SEA, and related projects
• Proven track record in business development and team leadership
• Excellent understanding of environmental legislation and planning frameworks
• Strong commercial awareness and project management skills
• Chartered status (CEnv or equivalent) preferred - support will be given to candidates pursuing accreditation
• Willingness to travel and engage across multiple UK office locations

Desirable:

• Experience with NSIPs and DCO submissions
• Knowledge of additional permits/consents (e.g. ecological, FRAP, waste)
• Experience in coastal, river or energy sector projects
• Innovative mindset for environmental assessment and design

• Flexible hybrid working options
• Competitive salary with generous benefits
• Employee-owned profit-sharing scheme
• Dedicated training and professional development budget
• Comprehensive wellbeing and health support programmes
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (UK)
• Vibrant workplace culture with social and community initiatives

Open to candidates across the UK. Part-time and flexible working applications welcome. Candidates returning from career breaks or changing industries are encouraged to apply.

Join a consultancy committed to personal and professional progression. You'll shape future policy, influence national projects, and grow a successful Environmental Assessment team in an organisation that genuinely values its people.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.