… You’ll get all the benefits of being employed by us, while working on a variety of projects for our clients. Joining Waterman Aspen as Environment Management and Assessment Lead will see you as a key member of the Water and Environment team and you can expect:
A varied client base where you can apply and develop your skills Buy-in from clients to assist in your technical progression Further exposure to your chosen industry – increasing your awareness, knowledge and sharpening your skills The flexibility to broaden your horizons with each new secondment, without changing your employer Career development and training to reach your professional or academic qualification goals supported by our own network of mentors and managers Paid subscription to a professional body of your choice Regular social events and volunteering opportunities Experience required… Essential:
Environmental Management & Sustainability: Proven experience leading sustainability initiatives for large-scale infrastructure projects, with a deep understanding of integrating sustainability into design and delivery. EIA Coordination: Extensive experience overseeing Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), managing multi-disciplinary teams, and ensuring environmental considerations are effectively integrated into project plans. Planning & Consents: Strong knowledge of the UK planning system, with experience securing environmental consents & permits for infrastructure projects. Environmental Permitting: Practical understanding of Environmental Permitting Regulations (EPR), including managing permits, ensuring compliance, and liaising with regulatory bodies. Technical Environmental Knowledge: A solid understanding of key technical disciplines under EIA, such as ecology, air quality, noise, landscape, water and sustainability sub disciplines e.g. Carbon, BREEAM, CEEQUAL. Carbon Management: Knowledge of developing and implementing carbon reduction strategies across project lifecycles, including embedded and operational carbon. Client & Stakeholder Engagement: Experience managing relationships with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders, ensuring alignment on environmental and sustainability goals. Project Management: Proven ability to lead environmental and sustainability workstreams within scope, budget, and timelines, while delivering high-quality results. Leadership & Team Management: Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with experience managing teams of environmental and sustainability professionals. Business Development – proven track record of winning work streams via pre-positioning and developing winning bids
Desirable:
Chartered Membership: Holding or working towards chartership (e.g., CEnv, IEMA). Sustainable Construction: Experience with green infrastructure and sustainable construction practices. Climate Resilience: Knowledge of climate resilience and adaptation strategies for infrastructure projects. Lifecycle Assessment: Familiarity with lifecycle assessment, sustainability metrics, and carbon footprint analysis tools. Environmental Law: Understanding of environmental law and regulatory processes related to infrastructure development. Low-Carbon Technologies: Exposure to renewable energy and low-carbon technologies applicable to infrastructure projects. You’ll get this and so much more… As a salaried colleague, you’ll get a salary in line with your experience, skills and location along with an industry-leading benefits package:
Company car or car allowance Contribution to commuting mileage Permanent health insurance 25 days annual leave (option to buy up to 5 more), in addition to the normal public holidays (based on a 40 hour week, pro rata for part-time colleagues) Company pension contribution Salary sacrifice to buy additional benefits 1 paid Waterman Aspen in the Community Day to volunteer in your local community
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