Principal Consultant (Peatland Restoration) 889403 | Eden Scott

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Principal Consultant (Peatland Restoration)

  • Negotiable
  • Permanent

Principal Consultant (Peatland Restoration) - Renewables - United Kingdom

Eden Scott are pleased to be supporting their Consultancy client with the appointment of a Principal Consultant to join their esteemed Environmental and Consents team. This represents an excellent opportunity to join a leading international consultancy and work primarily on Peatland restoration projects.

The role can be based from either Stirling, Glasgow, Horsley, Inverness or Dalry.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities


* To be a technical lead for peatland assessments and peatland restoration projects providing advice on onshore renewable/restoration projects;


* To ensure the successful co-ordination, delivery and quality assurance of the hydrology team inputs (soils, peat, hydrogeology and hydrology) to EIAR renewables projects;


* To ensure the successful co-ordination, delivery and quality assurance of EIAR supporting documents, including but not limited to management plans;


* Assist in mentoring and development of the staff, as part of growing and developing the team; and


* Play an active role in business development.

General Responsibilities


* Take responsibility for the on-time, on-quality and on-budget delivery of projects assigned to you and staff under your supervision;


* Manage internal and external resource available to achieve this;


* Ensure financial reporting is undertaken as detailed in any relevant contract (usually monthly);


* Ensure that projects are scheduled and prioritised;


* Ensure that tasks are assigned to relevant personnel;


* Write and review technical reports and other project deliverables in accordance with our clients standards and technical governance expectations in line with client needs;


* Carry out necessary QA checks on written material produced by you and your project team (to include third party contractors);


* Liaise with senior members of the team to ensure adequate support is delivered for pieces of work requiring assistance across the sub-team and wider department, and for final approval in the QA process;


* Utilise Project tools (within IFS) to ensure project deliverability to required timescales; and


* Advise clients on the most appropriate route, and the required work involved, for them to meet their objectives.

Managing and Mentoring Staff


* Line management of staff and/or leadership of a significant team/discipline;


* Take a proactive mid level leadership role within the department;


* Ensure the team is appropriately utilised where relevant;


* Ensure appropriate resourcing is in place and staff are not over/under committed;


* Provide assistance to directors for general management of wider sub-team; and


* Mentoring and succession planning implementation.

Technical Expertise


* Be a technical lead in both peat assessment and peat restoration;


* Ensure up to date peat management practice is being adhered to;


* Be a technical lead in peat related projects;


* Input to EIAR chapters, including peat, soils, geology, hydrogeology and hydrology;


* Input to developing supporting management plans; and


* Ensure management of technical deliverables and the hydrology team.

Business Development


* Support with business development in preparing and reviewing proposals;


* Input to and support tender submissions;


* Aid in the identification of potential future work streams;


* Raise our clients profile via presentation/publication/attendance at target events; and


* Build a network of client and industry relationships to anticipate their needs.

Training


* Keep up to date with knowledge of relevant legislation;


* Maintain knowledge of best practices within planning/development/environmental consultancy;


* Maintain knowledge of the renewable energy industry;


* Identify and attend conferences/training courses when required;


* Undertake continued professional development (CPD) and work towards obtaining chartership in relevant field of study;


* Support team members in developing competencies and training needs; and


* Enforce and maintain Health and Safety regulations within the C&E department and ensure that best practice is being adhered to.

Should the opportunity be of interest please send your CV to [email protected]

Stuart Mitchell
Point of contact
Stuart Mitchell
Business Manager
07778 473 463