Principal Environmental Consultant

Principal Environmental Consultant

The role you are applying for as Principal Environmental Consultant will be joining a team of hardworking, motivated and passionate people to deliver major environmental projects across a variety of habitats in the UK. You will be a part of our Design team delivering a variety of environmental enhancement projects including, river restoration, fish passage, ecological mitigation and wetland creation works from concept through to implementation. 

As a design and build company, one of the exciting aspects of any role at FiveRivers is seeing these schemes run from concept on the drawing board right through to implementation, adding value and innovation throughout. You will be required to attend site visits and therefore must be located in the UK, preferable in the south.

FiveRivers are a widely recognised industry specialist in the consultation, design and implementation of ecological and environmental solutions. With over 25 years’ working with nature, the business is experiencing sustained growth driven by its customer centric focus and ability to attract and retain the best talent. 

The role

Following continued demand for our services, that includes contracts on multiple frameworks delivering AMP7 design and consultancy for water companies, we are looking for someone who has specialist industry experience (Geomorphology, Engineering, River Restoration, Ecological Mitigation or Eco Hydraulic Engineering) delivering design and consultancy works on river restoration, fish passage, ecological mitigation and wetland creation sites to join the team. 

As a FiveRivers Principal Environmental Consultant you will be responsible for using your technical ability, and industry standards, to create technical designs and reporting for environmental design schemes across the UK. 

Sustainability and buildability are at the heart of everything we deliver. You will need to work closely with our environmental consultants, geomorphologists and engineers, as well as colleagues in other areas of the company, to build this into every scheme you design.

Every project we work on is different and you will be responsible for your own programme of works, tendering and bidding for a variety of works for existing and new clients.

Key measurables for the role

1. Consistent high quality of delivery across all projects assigned
2. Meeting financial Gross Margin and budget targets of the department and own internal programme
3. Development and progression of Senior and Env Consultants and their growth within the business
4. Contribute to process functions of the business making suggestions on improving the internal workings of the department
5. Winning consistent and diverse work with existing and new clients at 30%+ GM improving diversification within the department

Person specification

Experience and knowledge required 

• Experience in a relevant industry delivering ecological habitat, wetland and river design
• Experience of supervising construction delivery projects is preferred
• Experience of river hydrology and hydraulic analysis for fish passage design
• Experience of hydrogeomorphology in water environment
• Experience in designing river restoration and habitat enhancements/creation in the water environment. 
• Experience of bidding for and winning schemes of works in the environmental sector
• Experience of bidding for a winning multiyear framework opportunities in the environmental sector
• Experience of working as the role of principal designer under CDM 2015
• Experience of working in a management, mentoring or leadership role

Qualifications required

• Level 5 – UKGOV level of Qualifications
• Minimum BSc or BEng, masters or PhD in a relevant subject, such as geomorphology, hydrology, or catchment management
• PmQ qualification
• Chartered member of an appropriate body (CIWEM/CENG)
• Leadership development course
• Principal designer qualification
• TUflow/Hecras 2D Training
• MoRPH/RHS  Qualification
• NEC Contract training
• DVLA Category UK Driving License

Salary and benefits

• £50,000 per annum
• Based out of Head office in Thruxton or Home based
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays 
• Paycare
• Death in service
• Time off for volunteering 
• Overtime enhancements
• Paid accommodation and subsistence allowance (when working away)
• Access to company pool vehicles
• Regular training and career development
• Access to mental health support and professional/financial advice

At FiveRivers we operate an open and relaxed management culture that nurtures continuous improvement and innovation, adopting a proactive growth strategy helps us to run a sustainable and profitable business while providing new and exciting career opportunities for all.

Our success is founded on the talent of our employees, so we recognise the importance of personal growth, encouragement and earned rewards. As a company, we want you to share in our achievements and we want to be a conduit for your success.

The company prides itself on providing employees with a rewarding and challenging career, encouraging Continuous Professional Development and enabling them to reach their full potential.

Furthermore, retaining our employees is the building block of a successful organisation and we want to ensure you maintain a healthy work life balance, with many opportunities for flexible working and social activities.

Interested? 

Our ambition is to work together to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts all candidates and signals our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity. Are you the one we’re looking for? Apply now by clicking the link and providing the information requested. 

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