Job Opportunity at Atlantic58

EIA Consultant (Middle - Senior Level)

Atlantic58 is a small but rapidly growing consultancy based in the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. We provide a range of professional environmental consultancy services, focusing on projects within the unique social, cultural, and ecological environment of the Western Isles. Clients range from local community development trusts to global multinationals and cover a wide variety of sectors across renewables, aquaculture and fisheries. One of our largest and rapidly growing markets is the currently emerging space sector, and the successful candidate - depending on experience - may also have the opportunity to support licensing requirements for a range of launch activities and launch venues.

A position is now available for an EIA Consultant to support our diverse range of locally based projects across the onshore and offshore environment. The role is ideal for an experienced EIA Consultant with a background in a specialist EIA technical discipline. It is essential that the applicant has proven experience and understanding of the EIA process over a minimum of 4 years.

Living in the Hebrides
Whilst working at home is a possibility for the right candidate, much of the business’ success is linked to our local knowledge and understanding of the unique nature of the Western Isles, and we do ask that candidates consider a permanent move to the Western Isles in the medium to long term. Living within the Western Isles provides a unique lifestyle experience suitable for both families and single people. The Hebridean lifestyle also offers affordable housing, quiet commuting routes and the opportunity to build a rural lifestyle in a unique crofting community where Gaelic is still widely taught and spoken. In addition to the rich cultural heritage, the area offers a unique opportunity to experience numerous outdoor activities including surfing, paddleboarding, wild swimming, diving, fishing, wildlife watching opportunities and Gaelic heritage tradition along with the rare opportunity to live in an area with rich crofting history and natural beauty.

Visit Outer Hebrides for more details.

The Role
The role is highly diverse and demands a self-motivated candidate with the capacity to learn quickly. Work may include feasibility projects, community development projects and survey / site work, depending on experience and expertise. Training opportunities to provide personal and professional development are available and encouraged. As a small growing business, there are significant opportunities for involvement across a range of sectors and projects, as well as aspects related to business operations and development. The role would suit someone with a wide variety of interests, good project management experience, exceptional attention to detail and proactive work ethic. The opportunity to build and develop business streams related to your skills and preferences will be actively encouraged.

The role will be client facing and tasks are likely to include:

Core Responsibilities

• Managing the EIA process for a range of developments, and production of EIA Reports.

• Authoring and reviewing EIA chapters in line with existing experience and technical discipline.

• Coordinating EIAs and other projects’ processes.

• Depending on experience, involvement in the licensing processes for other sectors.

• Managing project finances and budgets.

• Managing sub-contractors.

• Stakeholder engagement and consultation.

• Mentoring and supporting junior members of staff.

• Conducting or managing research and site surveys / assessments in line with relevant qualifications and experience.

• Supporting and contributing to training, research, and business development activities.

The Location

Offices are currently located within the UHI Outer Hebrides campus at Stornoway, however, hybrid and remote working from home options are also acceptable.

Essential

• The candidate will hold a relevant degree.

• A specialism in at least one onshore or offshore EIA discipline, or proven general EIA project management experience through consultancy, planning, or regulatory experience.

• Project management / delivery experience.

• Excellent communication, IT and report writing skills with high levels of attention to detail.

• Minimum of 3-5 years’ relevant experience.

• Driving licence and ability to travel.

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualifications.

• Competent in data analysis and mapping (e.g., GIS).

• The candidate will have relevant professional qualifications (e.g., MRTPI, IEMA, CIEEM, CIWEM) or evidence that they are working, or have a desire to work toward these.

• Knowledge or interest in the Western Isles or other Scottish islands, and the unique challenges of island living.

Salary and benefits

• Salary dependent on experience: approximately £30k - £40k.

• Part time / full time options.

• Hybrid working at home options are supported.

• Flexible working arrangements.

• Company pension.

• 25 days holiday plus 8 statutory holidays.

• Regular training and development opportunities.

To apply
The closing date for this opportunity is 31 March 2023.  Please apply with a CV and covering letter via the link below. Interviews will be held week commencing 17 April 2023.