This is an exciting time to join SYSTRA Ltd and we currently have an opportunity for an experienced Environmental Coordinator to join our growing engineering team in Birmingham. This position within our team will suit a committed and ambitious individual who can demonstrate strong leadership and interpersonal skills combined with commercial awareness and the ability to play their part in growing a dynamic high-performance team.

With a focus on the design of High Speed rail infrastructure the role will also support other Product Lines in the UK and overseas, the post-holder will be part of a growing team of UK engineers delivering projects for a diverse portfolio of UK clients.

MAIN DUTIES OF THE ROLE:

• Manage and coordinate multidisciplinary environmental inputs for a major development project
• Manage and coordinate preparation of EIA screening and scoping activities, Environmental Statements including the technical review of specialist chapters
• Liaise with clients, internal and external supply teams
• Work in partnership with other members of the Environmental Team, delegating activities to staff as applicable
• Work with design teams to ensure that environmental considerations are being considered.
• Coordinating resources and reporting across multiple locations.
• Input into design/optioneering, assessment, consenting and approvals during construction and delivery of projects.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Degree in a relevant environmental subject
• Experience of ECI Contract experience on infrastructure projects would be an advantage.
• Experience of working for private and public-sector developers and operators, on a range of development / infrastructure project consents.
• Experience of stakeholder management, with demonstrable experience of liaising with UK planning authorities and statutory consultees.
• An appreciation of a range of technical environmental matters.
• Experience in developing scope of work for environmental studies.
• A collaborative nature, demonstrating strong relationships with partner companies in the supply chain.
• knowledge and experience of the UK planning system and consents processes.
• Experience of assembling Environmental Statements and reviewing specialist inputs.
• Practical experience of working on all stages of Environmental Impact Assessment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, a willingness to travel, with experience of remote project team management experience.
• The role will involve contact with external clients, the public and many internal colleagues, so good communication and presentation skills are essential.