Job: Director of EIA – London, Beresford Blake Thomas

Employer: Beresford Blake Thomas
Posted: 19 Apr 2008
Reference: BS275
Contact: Ben Sweeney
Location: Central London,
- East London,
- North London,
- West London,
- South London
Sector: Consultancy
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Position: Director of EIA – London
Salary: £60000+

Director of EIA – London Ref:- BS275

Salary:-£60000 - £72000 per annum + Si One of the largest and exciting multidisciplinary environmental consultancies in the UK is activley seeking a EIA Director to head up this expanding team. All employees within the division are given exposure to a wide range of environmental disciplines, including Contaminated Land, Climate Change, Waste, Risk & Asset Management and Compliance & Resource Management.

You will provide commercial leadership to further develop the position of the company in the EIA market, with a view to increasing market share in existing strong sectors (housing, commercial/industrial, defence, waste & mixed use) and to develop a presence in transport and infrastructure. You will provide technical strength and depth in delivery of EIA work, acting as Project Director / Technical Reviewer and mentor to less experienced staff.

You will have broad experience in environmental consultancy, with bias towards EIA / Planning, however other relevant backgrounds considered, particularly property development and construction, provided adequate technical knowledge of EIA can be demonstrated.

You will have specialist knowledge in a relevant technical area such as; ecology, landscape & visual, noise, water, archaeology. The ideal candidate will have Expert Witness experience. Knowledge and experience of transport and infrastructure EIA will be particular advantagous. Any knowledge of Waste, renewable energy and housing sectors will also be desirable.

Planning, EIA and Sustainable Regeneration are key growth areas for the business in the 3 year business plan. As the sucessful candidate you will play a key role in driving these forward and their development opportunities will be limited only by their success in achieving this.

The client offers an individual induction programme as well as opportunities for training with a commitment in our business plan to increase their training budget by 10% year on year. So in summary, they offer interesting & challenging work, professional and career development, an excellent working environment and a comprehensive benefits package. Added to this is their commitment to be an employer of choice.

Educational qualifications: First Degree in relevant Planning / Environmental Assessment subject. Relevant MSc / PhD preferred but not essential. Relevant professional memberships an advantage. The company offers a competitive salary plus a flexible benefits scheme. Benefits include up to 30 days holiday, a company car scheme, a pension scheme and life assurance, child care vouchers, private medical and permanent health insurance cover. This company has been recognised in the 2007 publication of Britain's Top Employers published by Guardian Books.

To apply or for further information on this role contact;

Ref:BS275 Ben Sweeney Bsweeney@bbt.co.uk 0121 265 2580