SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT / CONSENTS MANAGER,

PART TIME WITH FLEXIBLE HOURS

BASED IN MILTON KEYNES

About RSK

RSK is one of the UK’s leading environmental consultancies (ranked by Environment Analyst in its 2015 Market Assessment Report as seventh largest and fourth for environmental management & compliance consultancy in the UK) and we are able to provide our clients with an unparalleled combination of environmental assessment and management consultancy services supported in-house by allied technical services in the full range of environmental disciplines required for the successful planning, design, consenting and delivery of major projects throughout the property, energy and transport sectors.

Since 1989, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and retain talented people. Working for RSK is an opportunity to evolve as a professional, to innovate and to make a difference. In the rail sector, we have developed a strong philosophy of collaborative working within alliances and other project teams, together with implementing innovative systems and techniques to drive environmental excellence and wider project efficiency.

We operate an open and relaxed management culture that nurtures continuous improvement and innovation. This also enables us to achieve a staff turnover rate that's consistently below the industry average. Adopting a proactive growth strategy helps us to run a sustainable and profitable business while providing new and exciting career opportunities for all.

As an entrepreneurial organisation, we encourage and foster the growth of our employees. When joining RSK, a mentor works with you to ensure you set and achieve your goals. We want to accelerate your professional development, including opportunities for a promotional fast track.

Further, retaining staff is the building block of a successful organisation. As a company, RSK wants to ensure you maintain a healthy work life balance, with many opportunities for flexible working hours, locality flexibility, social activities, and community involvement projects.

Role description

We are looking for an experienced Environmental Consultant / Consents Managers to join RSK’s substantial and growing presence in supporting the planning and construction phase of development projects in Britain. You will be part of our integrated environmental management and assessment team and be based on site in Milton Keynes with periodic visits to our regional offices in Hemel Hempstead, where your line manager will be based.

The key responsibilities for an Environment and Consents Management include:

• Provide the project with sustainability and environmental leadership, including assisting with environmental awareness training of professional staff, construction managers and operatives
• Compliance with client’s sustainability and environmental policies, objectives and more detailed requirements, including any Environmental Management System in place, and make sure that they are implemented throughout the construction and commissioning stages of the project
• Update, review and ensure compliance with the project Environmental Management Plan, Site Waste Management Plan, Transport Management Plan and other relevant environmental management plans and other associated documentation
• Carry out regular environmental audits of designs and construction activities
• Maintain project consents register and ensure all required consents are applied for in accordance with the project programme
• Manage and co-ordinate the application, negotiation and implementation of all necessary environment-related consents, including highways and traffic issues
• Support the client public liaison strategy attending meetings and consultations as necessary
• Prepare applications, including working with a range of technical specialists that will be needed to support certain applications
• Regularly communicate with your line manager and wider team
• Compile and present sustainability, environmental and consents performance reports, as appropriate, in line with project environmental management plan.
• Effectively deal with statutory consultees, interest groups and the general public.

Desired experience and qualities:

We anticipate that the appropriate period will have over 5 years’ experience gained with the planning and construction industry. Experience could have been gained in consultancy, regulation or the third sector. A willingness to be site-based and to see a project through construction and into operation is necessary. Ambition and a desire to learn and expand your experience is desirable.

The role will suit someone who has worked on construction projects projects before and has a good understanding of typical environmental contractual and regulatory requirements and ensuring that these are implemented. All successful candidates are likely have a strong health and safety ethos, good personal management, communication and negotiation skills and an appreciation of what is practical and achievable.

Additionally, suitable experienced candidates will also need: 

• BSc degree level qualified in a relevant discipline (preferably MSc qualified in Environmental Impact Assessment, Environmental Management or related subject).
• A general appreciation of environmental issues e.g. ecology, noise, air quality;
• Professional membership preferable e.g. AIEMA or equivalent, and/or Environmental Auditing qualification;
• CSCS card;
• Working knowledge of UK legislation;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Good team player, with the ability to work autonomously; and
• Enthusiastic and well organised.

It is anticipated that the position will be split between site and RSKs Hemel Hempstead or Tonbridge office. Working hours can be flexible and we are interested in both part-time and full-time applicants.

Salary and Benefits

• £commensurate with experience;
• Contributory Pension Scheme;
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, childcare vouchers and private health care;
• Flexible working hours;
• Regular training and development
• Proactive support network.

All candidates applying for positions with RSK Group must be eligible to work in the UK/European Economic Area and hold a full driving license.  Candidates should confirm this when applying with their CV and covering letter to Sarah Murphy, HR manager, at smurphy@rsk.co.uk or call 0117 300 4295.

To see further career opportunities with RSK Group, visit our website www.rsk.co.uk

RSK is committed to our Corporate Responsibility strategy. We seek to minimise our impact on the environment; to engage positively with the community and education groups; to provide a safe and supportive atmosphere in which to work; and to promote Corporate Responsibility throughout our supply chain.

RSK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.