2 Environmental Consultants - HS2

Looking for 2 Environmental Consultants (One will be assistant level) to work on early Hybrid Bill work for the remaining phases of High Speed Two & future High Speed Rail Projects such as Northern power House rail, - this is a chance to really shape and affect the design of future High Speed Rail, Environmental Policy in the UK thus make tangible positive impact to the Environment.

Interested in candidates from general environment, acoustic, carbon, ecology, air quality indeed any environmental background you will have a Degree / MSc in an Environmental Subject, ideally some experience in EIA (Environmental Impact Assessments). Open to people with as little as 2 years’ experience.

The Client organisation who are building and then operating UK’s High Speed Rail network, are halfway through the Hybrid Bill process for The High Speed Rail (Crewe – Manchester) Bill – this bill passage started on 2022 and is currently at petition stage – there are over 100 petitions which need to be assessed, reviewed, reported and resolved – this could include noise, ecological, ground water etc considerations – real opportunity to work on incredibly varied work and ne involved in the parliamentary process of the bill moving through parliament.

The Environmental Consultants will provide support to the Senior Environment Manager in assuring the development and delivery of The High Speed Rail (Crewe – Manchester) Bill and where needed the wider Phase 2 environment team on:
• Northern Powerhouse Rail works as instructed by the Department of Transport (DfT);
• Route Remediation Works (RRW) on the former Phase 2a route; and
• any future rail projects instructed by the DfT to HS2 between Birmingham and the North.

Excellent opportunities for progression & development both in the Environmental team working on the hybrid bill but also in the wider High Speed Two organisation such as Design & Build of Phase 1 of the project.

Working Situation

The office location is London, Euston or Birmingham and they operate a flexible hybrid working model working around 2 days a week from the office. Overall, this is a very flexible modern employer who cares about delivery not where you deliver from, however, if you wish to be based front the office more you can.

2 Environmental Consultants

Birmingham £43,355 – 52,152 pen (6:12) + 25 hols

London £48,702.5 – 56,464 pen (6:12) + 25 hols

Duties & Responsibilities
• The Environmental Consultants will support the Senior Environment Manager in the identification and assessment of the key environmental issues and risks from petitions and assist in the delivery of workstreams to address them, including by developing proposals for changes to the design of the project or by ensuring that an evidence base is created enabling HS2 Ltd, as the Promoter of the Bill, to defend its position in Select Committee.
• Support the provision of accurate and detailed environmental input required to support the passage of the Bill through Parliament, including the process of environmental impact assessment, and assist with the delivery of Additional Provision Environment Statements and Supplementary Environment Statements as required.
• Support identifying and assess the key environmental issues and risks from petitions and develop and lead workstreams to address them, including by developing proposals for changes to the design of the project or by ensuring that an evidence base is created enabling HS2 Ltd is able to defend its position in Select Committee.
• Manage the preparation of environmental advice, materials and documentation for petition management meetings and engagement events, including Select Committee exhibits and briefings for lead HS2 expert witnesses.
• Attend meetings with petitioners to understand concerns and priorities and to identify solutions that deliver local benefits whilst being acceptable to HS2 Ltd and Government.
• Attend external engagement meetings and events, serving as an advocate of the Hybrid Bill and promoting the benefits of the design and route, engaging with and influencing a variety of external stakeholders, such as MPs and local residents.
• The role requires travel, primarily along the line of route, and remote working will be required to meet key stakeholders. The role also requires attendance at public engagement events outside normal working hours.

Required Criteria

Both roles requires a Degree / MSc (or equivalent) Environmental Consultant, Advisor, Manager – could be from any Environmental specialism – Environmental generalist, acoustics, ecology, carbon, air quality, contaminated land specialists etc. Open to a range of backgrounds due to large project team with lots of different specialisms with the opportunity to learn and use their combined knowledge.

Interested in talking to Environmental Consultants with experience infrastructure projects - rail, utilities, civils experience, major buildings, power (or something similar) – also open to Airports, Stations, major construction etc.

Have understanding and experience of EIA’s and or Environmental Minimum Requirements. knowledge of relevant environmental legislation, policy, processes and best practice.

The candidates can be from client, consultant or indeed main contractor and have the correct behaviours – Collaborative, open communicator, proactive & ability to influence. In addition candidates must be excellent communicators with the confidence to communicate with MP’s, Public, Local Authorities & Internally with HS2