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Do you have experience of landscape planning and, more specifically, landscape and visual impact assessments (LVIA)? We are looking for someone to join our specialist team as part of our award-winning design and landscape planning practice.
About us
SLR's Place team comprise a design and landscape planning practice with offices in Bristol, Edinburgh and Manchester.
SLR is a global leader in environmental and advisory solutions helping clients achieve their sustainability goals. The coming together of OPEN and SLR provides a host of opportunities for career development and potential for work across a wide range of sectors and countries. The SLR team has around 35 landscape professionals across the UK.
We are willing to consider a variety of different working practices depending on your capability and location and can be flexible in this regard. Our salaries and benefits packages are competitive and will be commensurate with your experience.
The role
We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic Landscape Architect or Planner to join the Place team with a view to specialising in landscape and visual impact assessment (LVIA) and landscape planning project work.
You could already be chartered or working towards chartership, for which we offer support and mentoring. The teams are involved in a diverse range of significant development and renewable energy projects throughout the UK and the Republic of Ireland. If you are successful, you will have the opportunity to further develop your skills and expertise, contributing to a wide range of exciting projects from mixed-use and urban re-development projects to Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects, onshore and offshore wind farms and strategic housing promotion and development.
Our approach to landscape planning and assessment includes a strong emphasis on iterative analysis and design, to inform developments as part of mitigation by design strategies, so there are also opportunities for creative input into schemes through landscape planning inputs.
About you
The focus of this position is primarily on LVIA related work, and we would consider applications from candidates with experience in this field for a senior position with a project management role, as well as applications for a graduate or landscape architect with enthusiasm to develop a career in LVIA, for which we are able offer on the job training and mentoring by experienced staff should this be required.
You must have excellent English language, strong report writing skills, be eligible to live and work in the UK and have a driving licence.
Our landscape teams have strong market presence across the UK. As such, this is an exiting time to join us and we can be flexible about which office you might wish to work in.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
SLR Consulting is committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) are at the core of who we are and who we choose to be. We embrace diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within and outside our organisation. We respect and celebrate difference to ensure SLR is a place where everyone feels included, is encouraged to be their authentic self and has opportunities to grow.
Across Europe, our DE&I agenda is driven forward through our DE&I Committee, which actively promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion across both our internal processes and our client work. Globally, our Global Culture & Diversity Council brings together representatives from across our regions to share ideas and best practice that can be incorporated into our global policies, enabling greater transparency and supporting the development of an inclusive culture, inclusive approaches to policies and practices, and to personal behaviours.
We welcome applications from everybody, regardless of their background, and particularly invite those from groups who are currently under-represented in our business to apply, such as women, ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ and disabled people.
SLR has an excellent opportunity for an experienced ecological professional to join our European team at SLR’s Associate or Principal level and based in our Scotland Team ideally near one of our regional offices in Glasgow or Edinburgh (remote home working working may be considered). You will play a managerial role in undertaking and delivering a range of projects across our business sectors, particularly including Renewables/Power, Energy Infrastructure and Built Environment. This role presents an exciting opportunity to be responsible for the delivery of ecology inputs to a wide range of projects, including renewables and residential development and corporate biodiversity policy and strategy.
With over 100 experienced Ecology professionals undertaking a wide range of projects throughout the UK and Ireland, SLR Consulting leads the way in providing exemplar advice and services. We have a real passion for what we do and due to continued commercial success we have fantastic opportunities for experienced professionals to become part of the SLR team.
The successful candidate would be able to demonstrate skills in a range of different areas of ecological consultancy practice, able to manage and mentor others in their chosen specialism and would ideally have an ecological specialism, whether it is habitat survey, protected species, ornithology or another skill. The candidate would also be able to demonstrate experience of business development, client and project management, preferably gained in a commercial consultancy environment. As a forward-thinking consultancy with ambitious growth plans, SLR is a global consultancy and offers significant potential for career development and enhancement depending on performance. Our One Team culture, and straightforward approach to project and budget management gives everyone the opportunity to progress and to work on interesting projects with valued clients.
The Role This key position you will manage and oversee ecological aspects of projects, in addition to providing support and mentorship for the growing team.
You would likely lead on: • Management of ecological aspects of development and land management projects, advising clients on schemes in the renewable energy, built environment, infrastructure and mining and minerals sectors. • Design and delivery of post-consent habitat management and monitoring strategies. • Preparation of fee proposals and scope of works, report writing and technical review of peer and sub-contractor reports. • Supervision and mentoring of ecology staff. Based on skills and experience, the role may also include staff management and leading work on particular ecological specialisms. • Scheduling, managing and ensuring delivery of complex ecological survey work packages on time and budget, using in-house and occasionally sub-contractor staff. • Liaising with other SLR technical teams on a variety of subjects including planning, landscape, hydrology, noise and air quality whilst working closely with senior members of the ecology team in other SLR offices in the UK and other regions. • Seeking opportunities through coordinated business development to expand ecology and other services and capabilities in the region.
About us SLR are global leaders in environmental and advisory solutions helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with over 3000+ employees across 6 regions – including over 1000 staff across Europe. SLR’s ‘one team’ culture is at the heart of our business; providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development. Along with competitive salaries, our people enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with a company pension plus excellent healthcare offering, travel and life insurance, critical illness cover and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 day’s annual leave, SLR offer flexible, agile and hybrid working which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, and our family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and family life.
About you With a passion for ecology, drive to deliver high quality work and for assisting the career development of other ecological professionals, you'll use your ecological specialism, whether it is habitat survey, protected species, ornithology or another skill, also able to demonstrate knowledge in a range of different areas of ecological consultancy practice. With an ability to lead and mentor others in your chosen specialism, you'll also have experience of business development, client and project management, preferably gained in a commercial consultancy environment.
In addition you will bring: • Demonstrable field survey skills, including surveying UK habitats, and survey and mitigation design for protected species. • Demonstrable skills in project management, planning work in line with health and safety procedures, budget management and technical report preparation. • Experience in the production and management of ecology chapters of Environmental Impact Assessments / Ecological Impact Assessments and Habitat Regulations Assessment. • Experience in producing ecological enhancement plans and designing appropriate measures into schemes from an early project stage. • A track record in project winning, delivery and management. • Work experience within a range of sectors including renewables/power, infrastructure, built environmental and mining and minerals. • Relevant degree level qualification plus appropriate level of membership of CIEEM or equivalent. • Full driving licence valid in the UK.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at SLR We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Through our Regional DE&I Committees, Global Council and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all individuals regardless of their background can thrive.
We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background, including those from groups that are currently underrepresented at SLR, such as: LGBTQ+ people, ethic minority groups, women, and individuals with visible or invisible disabilities, including those who are neurodivergent.
For more information on our commitment to DE&I, and the great work we are doing, please click here: and scroll to the bottom of the page.
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At SLR we believe strongly in the influence of landscape architecture to shape and lead our interaction with the natural and built environment, in a way that is responsible and innovative, helping to tackle the climate emergency and set the agenda for a more sustainable way of living.
The role
Working alongside other experienced and passionate landscape architects and designers, this role offers the chance to get involved in wide range of landscape planning, masterplanning and design projects in our multidisciplinary team.
You would be involved in a range of projects across various sectors with a focus on natural and built environment. These are located throughout the UK and Ireland, with a range of public and private sector clients, some moving towards implementation and some already on site, providing a depth of experience.
About us
SLR are global leaders in Sustainability Solutions, helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with over 4,000 employees across 6 regions in over 125 countries. Our ‘one team’ culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development.
Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with a company pension plus excellent healthcare offering, travel and life insurance and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 days' annual leave, with additional flexible bank holidays , we offer flexible, agile and hybrid working which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, with family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and home life.
About you
We are looking for enthusiastic Landscape Architects to join SLR’s dynamic multi-disciplined Landscape, Design and Assessment team in Edinburgh. We seek creative thinkers with strong graphic skills and a passion for placemaking within the natural and built environment. We are ideally looking for recent landscape architecture graduates (post 2022) from a registered UK Landscape Institute accredited course who are interested in working towards chartership.
When making your application please include your portfolio.
Culture & Inclusion at SLR
We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Through our Regional C&I Committees, Global Council and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all people regardless of their background can thrive.
We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background, including those from groups that are currently under-represented at SLR, such as people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, indigenous peoples, ethnic minority groups, women, and people with visible or invisible disabilities, including those who are neurodivergent.
Should you require any special adjustments throughout the recruitment process with us, please let us know. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we seek to ensure all applicants have equitable support when applying to SLR.
Our multidisciplinary design studio, based in central Manchester, is looking for an AD / director level landscape architect to join our team.
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed individual to become part of an established studio team and in turn be a key member of the Place Team within the wider Landscape, Design and Assessment offer at SLR. This is a key leadership role offering excellent further career opportunities within an organisation that is committed to the enhancement of our natural and built environment.
The current Place Team in Manchester has 16 creative individuals, engaged in some of the most exciting projects in the north of England and around the UK and Ireland. The team is multidisciplined, covering landscape architecture, masterplanning, urban design, landscape planning and landscape and visual assessment.
The Manchester team collaborates closely with other disciplines and teams within the wider Landscape, Design and Assessment offer within SLR and together comprises over 100 like-minded professionals shaping responsible and innovative interventions in our natural and built environment, in a way that creates places for people and wildlife, helps to tackle the climate emergency and set the agenda for a more sustainable way of living.
Landscape, Design and Assessment is a significant part of, and influence within, SLR Consulting, enabling truly integrated design across the built and natural environment sector. For example, working with our SLR colleagues in transport and mobility, ecology, engineering, hydrology and natural capital allows us together to tackle some of society’s greatest challenges.
If you want to make a difference, the opportunity exists within SLR.
For further information about the Place Team at SLR please visit:
The role
You will play a key leadership role with other senior staff within the Manchester studio and the wider National Place Team at SLR. The role is based in Manchester but will include involvement in local, regional and national Place Team projects across the UK and Ireland.
Collaboration with other disciplines will be a key part of this role, working together to shape and design places in a creative and design-led way.
You will be involved in managing a variety of complex projects, alongside the wider team, at any one time, to lead on the development and delivery of place-led landscape projects and to grow and development a diverse project portfolio. This will include all stages of the design process from early advice, concept strategies, public consultation, through to planning submissions and delivery on site.
Your experience, design approach and track record will be critical to supporting the team through these stages.
You will be involved in a wide range of design challenges facing the natural and built environment. You will work across our multidisciplinary Place Team on some of the most significant development and regeneration projects throughout the UK and Ireland. Many of these are moving towards implementation as well as a number already on site, providing an excellent range of experience to enable you to progress in your career and those of others.
Key responsibilities will include:
• Lead the landscape design offer of the Manchester Place Team studio • Manage and develop colleagues within Manchester Studio which would include line management and coaching / mentorship • Use personal judgement and initiative to develop innovative and constructive design solutions • Manage established and new client relationships • Secure a supply of new projects, building up a backlog of work and prospects and negotiating fee proposals • Represent SLR Place Team at industry conferences and events • Manage and control project finances • Continue to update personal knowledge or relevant technical, legal and policy changes • Provide guidance on quality matters and technical issues • Seek to “add value” to all the work we do and to the Place Team culture
About us
SLR are global leaders in environmental and advisory solutions helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with over 3,000 employees across 6 regions – including over 1,000 staff across Europe. SLR’s ‘one team’ culture is at the heart of our business; providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development.
Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with a company pension plus excellent healthcare offering, travel and life insurance, critical illness cover and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 days' annual leave, SLR offer flexible, agile and hybrid working which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, and our family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and family life.
About you
We are looking for an inspiring leader with a proven track record in designing, implementing and managing a landscape team, as well as extensive professional knowledge, industry presence and client experience. You will have the desire to continue to build and grow an established team, fostering professional development in others and enhancing a sense of team spirit.
On a technical front, a degree in landscape architecture, excellent written skills, working knowledge of Adobe, Microsoft and AutoCAD packages, and design flair are essential.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Through our Regional DE&I Committees, Global Council and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all people regardless of their background can thrive.
We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background, including those from groups that are currently under-represented at SLR, such as: LGBTQ+ people, ethnic minority groups, women, and people with visible or invisible disabilities, including those who are neurodivergent.
Should you require any special adjustments throughout the recruitment process with us, please let us know. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we seek to ensure all applicants have equitable support when applying to SLR.
Business for Societal Impact (B4SI) is the global standard in measuring and managing corporate social impact and the B4SI Frameworks from a robust measurement standard that any company can apply to understand the difference their contributions through community investment, business innovation and social procurement, make to business and society.
In 2021 B4SI evolved to provide a more holistic social impact management model, enabling businesses to authentically become a business for societal impact through use of the B4SI frameworks, management tools and expert support. Never has the “S” in ESG been as important to businesses and the people they impact, and through widespread interest in the use of the B4SI Frameworks, the B4SI team are expanding across all regions to meet the demand for its services.
We are seeking a new team member to support us in driving change in social impact; to provide expert support to companies on their social impact journey and to support the growth of B4SI. This comes at an exciting time for B4SI as our global alliances strengthen with WEF, the Business Commission for Tackling Inequality (BCTI) and the recently launched Taskforce on Inequality and Social related Financial Disclosures (TISFD).
The role will be part of the Global B4SI team, which will involve some global working across different time zones.
Applications will close on 20th April with interviews scheduled for 1st May
The role
You will be building close working relationships with your own portfolio from our diverse and global network of businesses, providing expert social impact support and advising on the application of B4SI Frameworks and materials. This role will focus on supporting the management of the growth of B4SI in the EMEA region.
The successful candidate will join a friendly & fun dynamic, knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and growing team. This position will suit an entrepreneurial way of working, enthusiasm for team collaboration and a passion for the global sustainability agenda. You will be client focused and work well in teams, with strong communication and creativity.
This role is part of the Global B4SI team based in the UK, and you are joining a global team with colleagues based in APAC, North America and Europe. The team works in a hybrid way, and you will be expected to attend the London office on a weekly basis.
Key responsibilities of the role include:
Building close working relationships with clients; provision of support in the application of the B4SI Frameworks, and supporting material, ensuring maximum client satisfaction and retention. In turn supporting clients to reach their social impact objectives using B4SI’s social impact framework, supporting tools and other resources Proactively support the growth of companies in the B4SI Network and using the B4SI Framework, on-boarding new clients, and supporting clients in identifying opportunities to continually improve Membership management and administration (e.g., renewals, on boarding new members, updating payment systems and managing invoicing as part of their portfolio management, maintaining accurate records of Members’ information within internal tracking systems, etc.) Support the collection, review, and analysis of data to provide recommendations in assurance processes Engage directly with Members during the benchmarking process, ensuring timely responses, high-quality data, and adherence to the planned timeline Maintaining regular contact with clients, informing clients on upcoming events and other developments relevant; project manage and support the roll out of specialist elements in the development and innovation of B4SI service offerings Communications: Support management and delivery of B4SI events and thought leadership. Support MarComms Lead in the development and coordination of B4SI content via digital media platforms– newsletter, social media website etc. Getting involved in the curation and delivery of Thought Leadership through participation in events, authoring blogs/ articles/ papers on subject matter relevant to the B4SI network of companies Client focused approach always seeking to respond efficiently and effectively to the needs of client, identifying business development opportunities and supporting the growth of the B4SI network
About us
SLR are global leaders in Sustainability Solutions, helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with over 4,000 employees across 6 regions in over 125 countries. Our ‘one team’ culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development.
Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with a company pension plus excellent healthcare offering, travel and life insurance and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. In addition to 25 days’ annual leave, with additional flexible bank holidays, we offer flexible, agile and hybrid working which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, with family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and home life.
About you
This role will focus on supporting the management of the growth of B4SI in the EMEA region. The key requirements of the role include:
Strong analytical and research skills gained in work or academic career Excellent written communication skills with strong attention to detail as well as the ability to evaluate and consolidate key information Direct experience in a client-facing role, and ideally a knowledge of social impact, either with internal or external clients An understanding of the ESG agenda/Corporate Responsibility/Sustainability with a focus on Social Impact and what it means for business Data analytics and data management experience to enable proactive development of uses for data An effective time manager and team player, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously able manage clients to meet deadlines, keep track of dates and progress A personable, focused, and professional approach to work combined with a strong sense of proactivity and willingness to use initiative A strong communicator, capable of producing written reports and delivering oral presentations; ensuring good client service
Culture & Inclusion at SLR
SLR Consulting is committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) are at the core of who we are and who we choose to be. We embrace diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within and outside our organisation. We respect and celebrate difference to ensure SLR is a place where everyone feels included, is encouraged to be their authentic self and has opportunities to grow.
Across Europe, our DE&I agenda is driven forward through our DE&I Committee, which actively promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion across both our internal processes and our client work. Globally, our Global Culture & Diversity Council brings together representatives from across our regions to share ideas and best practice that can be incorporated into our global policies, enabling greater transparency and supporting the development of an inclusive culture, inclusive approaches to policies and practices, and to personal behaviours.
We welcome applications from everybody, regardless of their background, and particularly invite those from groups who are currently under-represented in our business to apply, such as women, ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ and disabled people.
SLR are looking for an experienced Ornithologist to join our highly successful and expanding ecology team and play a lead role in delivering a range of projects across our business sectors, mainly to assist our growing portfolio of renewable energy projects in the UK.
The role will involve managing survey work across a wide range of sites, as well as data analysis, report writing, tendering and project management. This role presents an exciting opportunity to be responsible for the delivery of ornithology inputs to a number of large and complex projects. As a part of our specialist ornithology services division, you will receive support from highly experienced professionals to develop your skills and meet your career aspirations.
This is a hybrid-working role, which will require periodic attendance at one of our offices ( however we will consider candidates located away from office locations but within England, Wales and Scotland
About us
SLR are global leaders in environmental and advisory solutions helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with more than 4,000 employees across 6 regions, including over 1,500 staff across Europe. Our ‘one team’ culture is at the heart of our business; providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development.
Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with a company pension plus excellent healthcare offering, travel and life insurance, critical illness cover and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 days' annual leave, SLR offer flexible, agile and hybrid working which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, and our family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and family life. High quality optical equipment for surveys is provided.
The role
Duties will be varied but will include:
• Management and delivery of ornithological aspects of projects, and providing clients, colleagues and consultees with specialist technical advice. • Leading on ornithology surveys, following a range of survey methodologies and techniques. • Production of technical reports, including scoping reports and EIA chapters, including data analysis and presentation. • Support in the delivery of tenders, including production of technical proposals, determining budgets, arranging sub-contract quotes and contract review. • Supervision and mentoring of junior ornithology staff. Depending on skills and experience, the role may also include staff management. • Liaising with other SLR technical teams on a variety of subjects including ecology, planning, landscape, and hydrology, whilst working closely with senior members of the ecology team in other SLR offices.
Due to the nature of client sites and survey types, the position may involve remote working and some out-of-hours work.
About you
We are open to offering this role at a range of seniorities, from Senior Field to Associate Consultant level, but would ideally like professional experience within ornithological consulting, as well as:
• A degree in Ecology, Biological Science or equivalent (MSc desirable) plus appropriate level of membership of CIEEM or equivalent. • A passion for ornithology demonstrated by excellent bird identification skills and experience in a range of ornithology survey techniques (e.g. vantage points, moorland breeding birds, raptors). • An understanding of scientific data collection methods and an aptitude for accurate and clear recording and storage of data. • Demonstrable competence in project management, planning work in line with health and safety procedures, budget management, and liaison with clients, subcontractors and stakeholders. • Good theoretical grounding in ecology, survey guidance and environmental assessment. • Demonstrable understanding of UK wildlife legislation and the conservation status of UK bird species. • Excellent communication and report writing skills.
If you are interested, and hold a full UK driving licence , we would love to hear from you.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Through our Regional DE&I Committees, Global Council and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all individuals regardless of their background can thrive.
We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background, including those from groups that are currently underrepresented at SLR, such as: LGBTQ+ people, ethic minority groups, women, and individuals with visible or invisible disabilities, including those who are neurodivergent.
Please note that this is a hybrid-working opportunity but can be based from any of our UK offices
SLR Consulting is a leading global provider of environmental consultancy and advisory services to the waste and recycling sector, providing advice to a range of clients including local authorities, waste producers, the waste management industry, its regulators and investors.
We are in a period of ambitious and rapid growth and to meet client needs we are looking for someone with experience and a passion for working in the resource management, sustainability, and circular economy fields. SLR’s diverse nature, centred firmly on sustainability themes, presents an exciting opportunity for the post holder to work across multiple disciplines, both in the UK and overseas.
We offer a hybrid working environment, but also see the benefit in our staff having access to one of our offices to engage with colleagues, particularly early on in careers and to support a smooth induction into SLR – in this instance we can be flexible on location, and will provide opportunities to work with our multidisciplinary teams across our UK offices.
About us
SLR are global leaders in environmental and advisory solutions helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with over 3,000 employees across 6 regions, including over 1,000 across Europe. SLR’s ‘one team’ culture is at the heart of our business; providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development.
Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with a company pension plus excellent healthcare offering, travel and life insurance, critical illness cover and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 days’ annual leave, SLR offer flexible, agile and hybrid working which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, and our family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and family life.
Our Sustainable Waste Management team has extensive experience of providing practical advice on all waste types, including municipal, commercial, industrial, hazardous, agricultural, and mining wastes. Our specialisms have expanded in recent years to meet the challenges associated with sustainability, circular economy and climate impacts, allowing us to provide comprehensive resource management services to clients across all sectors.
Our client & technical service offerings include:
• Public sector waste support (e.g. strategy, options analysis and contract procurement) • Private sector waste companies (e.g. bid development, waste processing) • Advice to the financial sector (e.g. due diligence) • Circularity, sustainability and life cycle assessment studies • Waste strategy, options appraisal and action plan development • Waste logistics
The Role
Working with support from our experienced and expert team, you will be given the opportunity to lead project management and technical delivery tasks, while supporting business development activities including bid development. You will be confident in the management of technical data and the development of high quality reports and other project related outputs, and will be comfortable and confident in engaging with internal and external clients and stakeholders at all levels, in both written and verbal formats. You will have the opportunity to assist senior members of different disciplines (for example the Process Engineering, ESG and Energy Advisory teams) within SLR in undertaking similar tasks, potentially including site-based work.
In addition, you will also be given the opportunity to:
• Support the ongoing growth of the Sustainable Waste Management team, leading and contributing to proposals for a wide range of clients • Support local authority clients through service reviews, using models to understand the implications of service change and researching best practice and innovation • Support clients to develop solutions to meet sustainability objectives • Provide day to day support on a wide variety of projects, helping to meet client and business objectives • Support and manage projects to ensure client and business objectives are achieved, maintaining budgets and forecasts • Support junior staff to provide capacity within the team and widen capabilities
This position offers a fantastic opportunity to further your career within an established, recognised and respected environmental consultancy. You will join us at an exciting time in the company’s growth and development and will be given the opportunity to make a difference by supporting clients in developing solutions in response to resource management, sustainability, climate impact and many more challenges.
About you
We are looking for someone with the right mindset to learn and bring enthusiasm in all they do. You will have a passion for sustainable development with up-to-date experience and technical knowledge within the resources and waste management sector. Furthermore, you have experience of, and an interest in, working for public and private sector clients across diverse projects.
Everyone is different and can bring different skills to a post, but these are the sorts of qualities we expect the ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:
• Degree qualified in a relevant field • Good knowledge and understanding of the resource management, circular economy and sustainability market • Business development and client management skills • Good communication and research skills • Well developed MS Office and analytical skills
Due to the requirement to travel to sometimes remote sites, a full driving licence is essential for this position.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Through our Regional DE&I Committees, Global Council and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all people regardless of their background can thrive.
We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background, including those from groups that are currently underrepresented at SLR, such as: LGBTQ+ people, ethnic minority groups, women, and people with visible or invisible disabilities, including those who are neurodivergent.
Should you require any special adjustments throughout the recruitment process with us, please let us know. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we seek to ensure all applicants have equitable support when applying to SLR.
We have an opportunity to join our growing Arboriculture team at SLR, to support projects across multiple locations within the UK.
Working within a diverse multidisciplinary consultancy, you're workload will be varied as the Arboricultural team work with clients across a broad range of sectors in Built Environment (including residential, healthcare, public realm etc), Leisure, Minerals and Mining, Waste and Energy.
With the element of travel and site work required, the role can be remotely based, but with the current team spread our preference would be for someone able support projects in the Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield or Nottingham region.
The role
This role offers the chance to be involved in a wide range of natural and built environment projects across the UK, working across our multidisciplinary team at SLR, which is involved in some of the most significant development projects throughout the UK with a range of fascinating public and private sector clients. Many of these are moving towards implementation as well as a number already on site, providing an excellent range of experience to enable you to progress in your career.in arboriculture.
Day-to-day tasks will be varied, but will include:
• Undertaking BS5837: 2012 tree surveys • Producing Baseline Reports, Arboricultural Impact Assessments (AIA) and Arboricultural Method Statements (AMS), along with Tree Constraints Plans and Tree Protection Plans • Leading consultation with local authority tree officers and other stakeholders to support the project teams on arboricultural matters • Collaborating with the wider project team during design development
About us
SLR are global leaders in environmental and advisory solutions helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with over 3,000 employees across 6 regions – including over 1,000 staff across Europe. SLR’s ‘one team’ culture is at the heart of our business; providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development.
Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with a company pension plus excellent healthcare offering, travel and life insurance, critical illness cover and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 days' annual leave, SLR offer flexible, agile and hybrid working which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, and our family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and family life.
About you
With the experience and confidence to carry out site work independently, you should also have the following:
• Arboriculture qualification to a minimum of Level 3 • Surveying and report writing skills • Full UK driving licence • A willingness and ability to travel regularly across the UK
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Through our Regional DE&I Committees, Global Council and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all people regardless of their background can thrive.
We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background, including those from groups that are currently underrepresented at SLR, such as: LGBTQ+ people, ethic minority groups, women, and people with visible or invisible disabilities, including those who are neurodivergent.
SLR’s Archaeology & Heritage team operates across European Region from our UK offices in London, Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Southampton, Leeds, Manchester, Nottingham and Sheffield. We advise our clients on a wide range of projects, across multiple sectors and throughout the planning process.
Key services include: feasibility and design input, due diligence, formulation and undertaking of desk-based and field-based investigation and mitigation strategies, and discharge of planning conditions. From small-scale proposals for single residential properties to large-scale multi-disciplinary EIA projects on behalf of both private- and public-sector clients, we pride ourselves on delivering successful projects and adding value for our clients. We are currently seeking an experienced and driven consultant to join our expanding Archaeology & Heritage team based out of one of our UK offices, with the option of hybrid working patterns. The successful candidate will work on a wide range of exciting projects across the UK and will have the opportunity to have a major role in developing our client base across various sectors. About your role
As an Associate Heritage Consultant, you will play a key role in managing and delivering projects across various sectors, including the Built Environment and Renewable Energy sectors. You will provide expert guidance and support the growth of our heritage services, working closely with clients, planning authorities, and stakeholders to ensure compliance with heritage legislation and best practices.
You will also be responsible for preparing technical reports, i.e., appraisal and feasibility studies, heritage statements and impact assessments, desk-based assessments, statements of significance, and EIA cultural heritage chapters.
Main duties and responsibilities:
Leading and manage archaeological and heritage aspects of projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget Providing consultancy advice to colleagues and clients Providing direct design feedback to architects on behalf of our clients Reporting to clients and senior colleagues on a regular basis Preparing fee proposals, setting budgets and maintaining project finance, where required Attending consultation events related to projects, in particular consultations with Historic England, Local Authority Conservation staff and statutory amenity societies Negotiating effective methodologies and proportionate scopes of desk-based and field-based work Involvement in site inspections Preparing authoritative and robust heritage documents in support of planning applications, including heritage statements and EIAs, to a high standard Undertaking business planning and marketing of SLR’s heritage services Line management of junior colleagues
About us SLR are global leaders in environmental and advisory solutions helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with over 4,000 staff globally, including over 1,500 employees within Europe. Our ‘one team’ culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development.
Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including a company pension and healthcare offering, travel and life insurance, critical illness cover and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 days’ annual leave, SLR offer agile working which allows staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, and our family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and family life.
About you
If you are interested in applying, we'd love to hear from you. In order to succeed, we'd envisage that you would be able to demonstrate:
Proven expertise and experience in a similar role in a comparable heritage organisation Relevant degree-level (or higher) heritage-based qualification, or a demonstrably equivalent level of experience and/or accreditation Thorough knowledge of the UK planning system with respect to heritage, including current and emerging legislation, planning policies, and guidance Experience conducting research and identifying key receptors and assessing heritage significance, as well as defining impacts of proposals Track record of inputting into successful project delivery across diverse market sectors, including residential, commercial, infrastructure, renewables and regeneration Experience tendering for project work, writing fee proposals and defining and negotiating potential scope of work Ability to communicate well with colleagues, clients and consultees, and to relay complex information in an authoritative, intelligible and effective way Membership of CIfA and/or IHBC or working towards full membership of one/both Willingness to travel and a full driving licence are essential to the role Software skills in Microsoft office and GIS
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Through our Regional DE&I Committees, Global Council and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all people regardless of their background can thrive.
We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background, including those from groups that are currently under-represented at SLR, such as LGBTQ+ people, ethnic minority groups, women, and people with visible or invisible disabilities, including those who are neurodivergent.
SLR has an excellent opportunity for an experienced ecological professional to join our growing, London-based team, covering South-East England.
You will play a lead role in undertaking and delivering a range of projects across our business sectors, particularly including Power, Mining and Minerals and Built Environment. This role presents an exciting opportunity to be responsible for the delivery of ecology inputs to a number of large and complex projects.
About us
SLR are global leaders in environmental and advisory solutions helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with over 3,500 employees across 6 regions – including over 1,500 staff within Europe. SLR’s ‘one team’ culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development.
Along with competitive salaries, our people enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with a company pension plus excellent healthcare offering, travel and life insurance, critical illness cover and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 days' annual leave, SLR offer flexible, agile and hybrid working which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, and our family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and family life.
The Role
Duties will be varied but will include:
• Managing / overseeing ecological aspects of projects, advising clients on schemes such as mixed use and residential developments, minerals/waste projects, infrastructure and energy projects • Preparation of fee proposals and scope of works, report writing and technical review of peer and sub-contractor reports • Supervision and mentoring of ecology staff. Depending on skills and experience, the role may also include staff management and leading work on particular ecological specialisms • Scheduling, managing and ensuring delivery of ecological survey work packages on time and budget, using in-house and occasionally sub-contractor staff • Liaising with other SLR technical teams on a variety of subjects including planning, landscape, hydrology, noise and air quality whilst working closely with senior members of the ecology team in other SLR offices, both in UK and overseas
The role will involve working with other team members located across the UK and may require short-term travel across the UK and potentially overseas, depending on client/project sites.
About you
You will have an ecological specialism, whether it is habitat survey, protected species, ornithology or another skill. You should be able to demonstrate competence in a range of different areas of ecological consultancy practice and would be able to lead and mentor others in your chosen specialism. We also envisage that you would be able to demonstrate experience of business development, client and project management, preferably gained in a commercial consultancy environment.
• A passion for ecology, for delivering high quality work and for assisting the career development of other ecological professionals • Demonstrable field survey skills, including surveying UK habitats and survey and mitigation design for protected species • Demonstrable competence in project management, planning work in line with health and safety procedures, budget management and technical report preparation • Excellent working knowledge of wildlife legislation and planning policy • Work experience within a range of sectors including residential/mixed use, infrastructure, minerals and waste, and energy • Relevant degree level qualification plus appropriate level of membership of CIEEM or equivalent • Full driving licence valid in the UK
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Through our Regional DE&I Committees, Global Council and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all individuals regardless of their background can thrive.
We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background, including those from groups that are currently underrepresented at SLR, such as: LGBTQ+ people, ethic minority groups, women, and individuals with visible or invisible disabilities, including those who are neurodivergent.
Should you require any special adjustments throughout the recruitment process with us, please let us know. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we seek to ensure all applicants have equitable support when applying to SLR.
