Environmental Impact Assessment Consultant – Ecology/Acoustics

at  Amentum

We’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow. With more than 55,000 people in 40+ countries, working with us offers an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.
People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.
In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.
Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking highly motivated Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Consultants at varying grades and experience to join our dynamic and multi-disciplinary team. You will play a key role in managing and delivering Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) for the nuclear industry and other related sectors. This role focuses on ensuring compliance with applicable legislation in the UK and international contexts.
As an EIA Consultant, you will provide expert guidance, manage complex projects, and support our clients in navigating the regulatory landscape. Your role will be crucial in ensuring that the environmental impacts of projects are thoroughly assessed and appropriately mitigated, in line with UK legislation and best practices. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to high-profile projects.
Due to an existing workload and emerging opportunities, we are interested in speaking to a range of candidates at different stages of their career; from early years through to highly experienced.

OUR CULTURE

Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees. Find out more .
We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected, and if we are diverse, we’re more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centred on inclusion and diversity - ACE, Careers, Enlace, Harambee, OneWorld, Prism, Vetnet, and Women’s - find out more about our employee networks here .
We partner with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. For greater online accessibility please visit www.vercida.com to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.
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• Consultancy or academic exposure to EIA with focus on ecological surveying, ecological risk assessment models, and/or acoustic modelling.
• Significant interest to develop career within UK and EU laws, as applies to Environmental Impact Assessment, Local Planning Authority and Planning Inspectorate.
• Opportunity to become involved in/lead and manage Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) for nuclear newbuild, defence, decommissioning and wind farm projects, ensuring compliance with applicable legislation and sector-specific regulations.
• Deliver UK site-based ecological and acoustic surveying as required within the UK regulations, and/or management of specialist subcontractors.
• Strong ICT skills and ability to use available tool kits in ecological risk management.
• Ability to write reports and engage constructively with stakeholders to develop reports and scientific interpretation feedback.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. Ability to structure & prioritise work effectively through close cooperation with the team as a whole.
• Ability to work with and understand the work of the wider team of nuclear industry specialists, consenting specialists, engineers, geoscientists, geotechnical and environmental professionals as we deliver complex projects together.
• Commitment to continued education and improvement.
• A full driving licence is essential as the role will involve travel for site surveys with equipment and limited public transport access.
• Facilitate and lead technical and non-technical meetings, public consultations and client workshops.
• For more experienced candidates; coordinate multidisciplinary teams to produce comprehensive EIA reports and environmental statements, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and compliance with statutory requirements.
• Engage and navigate with stakeholders, including regulatory bodies, clients, and the public, to communicate environmental impacts, mitigation strategies, and the outcomes of the EIA process effectively.
• Support business development by identifying opportunities, preparing proposals, and maintaining strong client relationships.Stay informed about changes in environmental legislation, policy, and guidance to ensure the company remains at the forefront of industry standards.