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Associate Director Marine EIA

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AECOM

3mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Engineering
    Sustainability
  • Dublin
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AI generated summary

  • You need a relevant degree, EIA consultancy experience, knowledge of UK marine licensing, project management skills, and effective communication for stakeholder engagement.
  • You will manage multidisciplinary environmental inputs, ensure quality deliverables, oversee project management, collaborate on environmental solutions, maintain client relationships, and drive business growth.

Requirements

  • A degree in a relevant environmental discipline (preferably a Masters degree) and ideally an appropriate professional membership (Chartered Environmentalists preferred).
  • Comprehensive EIA consultancy experience, with proven skills in managing the preparation of environmental reports and the technical review of specialist chapters.
  • A detailed understanding of marine consenting and licensing regimes around the UK and ideally Ireland.
  • The ability to lead collaborative teams, coordinating inputs from technical specialists. Requires the ability to work closely with our clients and the provision of bespoke advice that helps clients to successfully deliver their goals.
  • Project management skills, including programming, staff resource and budget management.
  • A commitment to innovation and continuing professional development.
  • Interest in line management duties and staff mentoring.
  • Developing skills in leading business development opportunities.
  • Efficient verbal and report writing skills, including technical reviewing, and confidence when engaging with a wide variety of stakeholder groups.

Responsibilities

  • Provide Expertise: As a Marine Associate Director you’ll lead, manage and co-ordinate multidisciplinary environmental inputs across a diverse range of marine projects. Manage the preparation of EIA screening and scoping reports, environmental assessments/ Environmental Statements (and in the future Environmental Outcomes Reports) and supporting assessments and documents, including the technical review of specialist chapters. You’ll be involved in all project life stages, from early strategy development and site identification studies, through feasibility, optioneering/ option selection, outline design, to detailed design, discharging of conditions, construction, and scheme operation/ maintenance.
  • Ensure Quality: Your role requires a critical eye for detail to ensure that our deliverables are produced to the highest quality standards and compliance with our rigorous quality management procedures.
  • Project Management: Make effective use of your project management skills, appropriately managing resources and budgets (with support as applicable).
  • Collaborate: You will work as part of integrated team to improve the environmental outcomes of our projects – you will identify environmental constraints, identify impact avoidance and mitigation solutions, as well as opportunities to deliver benefits.
  • Client Contact: Your role will require the management of client relationships, internal teams and subcontractors.
  • Growth: You will promote AECOM’s environmental services to both internal and external audiences. You will identify and lead business development opportunities and associated fee and technical proposal development.

FAQs

What is the role of an Associate Director Marine EIA at AECOM?

The Associate Director Marine EIA will lead, manage, and coordinate multidisciplinary environmental inputs across various marine projects, including preparing environmental assessments and managing client relationships.

What kind of projects will I be working on in this position?

You will work on a range of marine development projects, including offshore wind, interconnectors, subsea cables, ports and harbours, and coastal developments.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A degree in a relevant environmental discipline (preferably a Master's degree) and significant EIA consultancy experience are required. Professional membership, such as Chartered Environmentalists, is preferred.

Is there an opportunity for professional development in this role?

Yes, AECOM encourages innovation and continued professional development, including opportunities for staff mentoring and line management duties.

Where is this position located?

The role can be based in various AECOM offices across the UK, including cities such as London, Birmingham, Edinburgh, and others, with the advantage of a flexible hybrid working model.

How many people are part of the Environmental Impact team at AECOM?

The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) team comprises over 165 staff across the UK and Ireland.

Will I have the opportunity to work with clients directly?

Yes, the role involves managing client relationships and working closely with clients to guide them in successfully achieving their project goals.

What is the importance of environmental assessments in this role?

The Associate Director will oversee the preparation of EIA screening and scoping reports and ensure that environmental assessments are conducted to high-quality standards, influencing the environmental performance of marine projects.

How does AECOM approach diversity and inclusion?

AECOM celebrates diversity, including neurodiversity, and believes it enriches the team. They welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities and strive to create a safe and respectful workplace.

What types of skills are important for this role?

Important skills include project management, the ability to lead collaborative teams, effective communication, technical writing, and a commitment to innovation and business development opportunities.

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AECOM

We are the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm.

Engineering & Construction
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10,001+
Employees
1990
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $13.1 billion in fiscal year 2022

Culture & Values

  • Safeguard

    We operate ethically and with integrity, while prioritizing safety and security in all that we do.

  • Innovate

    We think without limits and embrace new ideas, shaping digital solutions to help clients address current and future challenges.

  • Collaborate

    We connect unrivaled expertise from around the world to anticipate and solve our clients’ most pressing challenges.

  • Deliver

    We grow our business through relentless client focus, operational excellence and exceptional project execution.

  • Sustain

    We take action to make a positive impact on the planet, enrich the communities we touch and build legacies for future generations.

  • Thrive

    We build diverse teams, create an inclusive workplace and provide opportunities where each one of our people can reach their full potential.

Benefits

  • Bi-annual salary review while on the GDP

  • 25 days annual leave, plus all public holidays, and the opportunity to buy and sell holiday

  • Private medical insurance

  • Life assurance, income protection (permanent staff only)

  • Flexible benefits such as childcare vouchers and gym membership discount

  • Pension scheme that also gives you access to MyMoneyWorks, which is designed to help you plan for your future goals and provide guidance and information on a range of financial product

  • 15 days paid leave per annum for formally signed up reservists (AECOM is recognised as a Gold Employer by the Ministry of Defence for our work with the Armed Forces Covenant)