Senior Landscape Architect

York and Glasgow

Following a growing workload we are looking for two talented, enthusiastic and passionate senior landscape architects either nearing chartered status or already Chartered (with 1-2 years post chartered experience).

The ideal candidate will be responsible for:

• Preparation of high quality hard and soft landscape designs, masterplan, sections and montages;
• Preparation of landscape and visual impact assessments for property, renewables and infrastructure projects;
• Working with our in-house graphics specialists and landscape architects to develop high-quality visualisations for design, LVIA and presentations;
• Supporting Project Managers in the delivery of projects to programme and budget;
• Liaising appropriately with in-house specialists as well as clients, sub-consultants, developers and other relevant bodies;
• Reviewing the work of others to ensure high quality output;
• Representing the company at client meetings, conferences and other events; and
• Preparing and/or assisting with tender submissions for new projects.

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications, skills and experience:

• Degree/Diploma in Landscape Architecture;
• Chartered or working towards Chartered Membership;
• Expertise in landscape assessments, LVA and LVIA/TVIA;
• Excellent written, visual and verbal communication skills;
• Comfortable working independently and part of a multi-disciplinary team; and
• Excellent IT skills including AutoCAD, Photoshop, and a variety of graphics packages (GIS and keyscape would be an advantage but not essential).

If you are interested in hearing more or would like to discuss any aspects of the position/s, please contact Mark Topping on 07878 056 785 or Clare Horner on 07388 388 242.

If you would like to apply for a position please send your CV and examples of work (pdf) no greater than 5mb) to recruitment@arcusconsulting.co.uk.

Closing date for applications is Monday 07^th October 2019 with interviews held week commencing 14^th October 2019.

Associate Director, Environment Team

Glasgow

The Role:

Arcus is recruiting for an enthusiastic and talented Associate Director to join our Environment Team in Glasgow.  As a Senior Member of the Company, your role will be to support the delivery of high profile projects; develop and manage the Environment Business; provide support to business development initiatives; and manage key clients, predominantly in the renewable energy sector.

Responsibilities:

• Maintaining and building on our established client relationships and projects;
• Supporting the continued recruitment of a team of environmental professionals;
• Leading, developing, mentoring and managing colleagues within the Environment Team, and encouraging an entrepreneurial philosophy;
• Managing multi-disciplinary projects and coordinating complex technical documents such as Environmental Statements;
• Supporting business development activities, specifically EIA and planning work in the renewable energy sector;
• Working closely with the Arcus Operational Management Team; and
• Ensuring that marketing material is kept up to date (website, social media and print material).

Skills & Experience:

• Excellent leadership and management skills;
• A proven track record in client management;
• Experienced in managing multi-disciplinary projects, technical teams, sub-contractors, finances, and project deliverables;
• Knowledge of the EIA process, preferably related to renewable energy projects;
• Experience of business development; and
• Appropriate academic qualifications and membership of a recognised professional institution.

Associate Director, Planning

Glasgow

The Role:

Arcus is looking for an enthusiastic and talented Principal Planner/Associate Director to join our growing Planning Team in Glasgow.  In this senior role, you will support the delivery of high profile projects; develop and contribute to the management of the Planning business; provide support to business development initiatives; and manage key clients, predominantly in the renewable energy sector.

Responsibilities:

• Maintaining and building on our established client relationships and projects;
• Leading, developing, mentoring and managing colleagues within the Glasgow Planning Team, and encouraging an entrepreneurial philosophy;

• Maintaining an active knowledge of national policy and local development plans to provide advice regarding representations, timescales, amendments and potential changes that may impact projects;

• Assessing planning policy and guidance to advise and guide planning strategy and processes;
• Overseeing and preparing planning strategy planning applications, planning statements and EIA Planning Chapters, planning appeals and other planning related documents;

• Preparing and/or assisting with fee quotes and tender submissions for new projects; and

• Working closely with the Arcus Operational Management Team to ensure that organisational and business development objectives are met.

Skills & Experience:

• MRTPI/MRICS qualified (or equivalent);
• Project management including successfully managing competing demands;
• Strong people management, order book and budget management skills;
• Excellent team working skills and self-motivation;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Experience in renewable energy planning and EIA would be advantageous; and
• Experience as an Expert Witness at planning inquiries.

Operational Director

Republic of Ireland

The Role:

Arcus has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and talented Operational Director who has the confidence to develop our business in the Republic of Ireland (RoI).  As an integral member of the Arcus Operational Management Team, your role will be to grow and diversify our business within the renewable energy, infrastructure and property sectors.

Responsibilities:

• Leading the Arcus business within RoI;
• Maintaining and building on our established client relationships and projects;
• Developing the business and winning work, specifically EIA and planning work in the renewable energy sector;
• Locating and establishing an office base;
• Recruiting, growing and managing a team of multi-disciplinary professionals, and encouraging a business development and entrepreneurial philosophy;
• Directing multi-disciplinary projects and coordinating complex technical documents;
• Working closely with the Arcus Operational Management Team to promote company-wide opportunities; and
• Ensuring that marketing material is kept up to date (website, social media and print material).

Skills and Experience:

• Excellent leadership and management skills;
• A proven track record in client management and business development;
• Experienced in managing multi-disciplinary projects, technical teams, sub-contractors, finances, and project deliverables;
• Knowledge of the planning system, including consenting and compliance, preferably related to renewable energy projects; and
• Appropriate academic qualifications and membership of a recognised professional institution.

Senior Hydrologist

South East England

The Role:

Arcus has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and talented Senior Hydrologist with a range of experience in fluvial hydraulic modelling and sustainable foul and surface water drainage design with the skills and enthusiasm to join the team to work on a range of projects across the UK.

Responsibilities:

• Managing projects and coordinating complex technical documents such as Flood Risk Assessments, SuDS Strategies and hydrology-related aspects of Environmental Impact Assessments;
• Maintaining and building on our established client relationships and projects;
• Supporting business development activities, specifically input to tender bids and client liaison; and
• Providing specific and strategic advice to clients regarding projects across a wide range of sectors.

Skills & Experience:

• Chartered Membership of CIWEM, or working towards chartership;
• Previous experience in Flood Risk Assessment, Water Quality Monitoring and Hydraulic Modelling;
• Experience of sustainable drainage design (SuDS) and ideally Water Quality Monitoring and Environmental Permitting;

• Ability to work within multidisciplinary teams;
• Excellent planning, organisational and time management skills;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; and

• Familiar with the following software:
  • Flood Modeller or Hec-Ras;
  • Micro Drainage; and
  • Flood Estimation Handbook / ReFH.

Senior / Principal Transport Engineer

South East England (Maidstone)

We are recruiting for a talented, enthusiastic and motivated Senior or Principal Engineer with excellent project management and team leadership skills.

Ideally, you will have previous experience in roads infrastructure combined with the ability to support other projects such as railways.  Including, experience of planning scheme development through statutory processes such as Environmental Impact Assessment, Development Consent Orders, Highways Act, and the Town and Country Planning Act.

This opportunity is well suited to someone who is looking to develop their existing skillset, including expertise on high profile projects with major clients.  There is also the potential to influence the growth of the team in the South East, providing a great opportunity for an ambitious and talented candidate.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for:

• Managing discrete design packages and small multi-disciplinary design teams both internally and externally;
• Managing projects to client specifications, in a timely manner and on budget;
• Engaging with stakeholders and managing public consultations;
• Presenting technical advice to clients and third parties, in a concise manner;
• Controlling task programme and budgets;
• Contributing to bid proposals and submissions;
• Motivating and managing junior members of staff; and
• Working on transport infrastructure schemes, predominantly roads, but will also include support on the transport elements of a variety of power and renewable projects across the country.

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications, skills and experience:

• Accredited Engineering Degree;
• Chartered engineer (Incorporated Engineer will be considered) with ICE or CIHT;

• A comprehensive grasp of transportation engineering design, as well as an appreciation of how this fits with wider environmental and economic aspects;

• Commercial awareness, financial and technical reporting ability;
• Able to interpret client requirements to produce sound engineering proposals;
• Experience of working for Highways England, local authorities or passenger transport agencies;
• Experience, of AutoCad and GIS software is preferred;
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal;
• Ability to assist in the development of the business; and
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Senior Planning Consultant

Glasgow

We are recruiting for a high calibre, ambitious Senior Planning Consultant to support the growth of our Glasgow Planning team.

The ideal candidate will provide professional planning services and work with multidisciplinary teams on a variety of projects.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for:

• Supporting Project Managers in the delivery of projects to schedule and budget;
• Liaising appropriately with in-house specialists as well as sub-consultants, developers and other relevant bodies;
• Reviewing the work of others to ensure high quality output;
• Understanding and summarising analysis provided by technical specialists to construct an argument supporting the principle of a proposed development;
• Maintaining an active knowledge of local and national development plans to provide advice regarding  timescales, amendments and potential changes that may impact projects;
• Assessing planning policy and guidance to advise and guide planning processes;
• Monitoring and evaluating post-submission planning applications;
• Representing the company at client meetings, conferences and other events; and
• Preparing and/or assisting with tender submissions for new projects.

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications, skills and experience:

• MRTPI/MRICS qualified (or equivalent);
• Project management including successfully managing competing demands;
• Excellent team working skills and self-motivation;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; and
• Experience in renewable energy planning and EIA would be advantageous.

Pleases Note: This position requires travelling to site, other Arcus offices and to client meetings on a regular basis.

Senior Ecologist

South East England

We are recruiting for an ambitious and dynamic Senior Ecologist to work on a range of projects across different sectors throughout the UK, including projects of national significance.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of consultancy experience, including experience in project management and the ability to demonstrate an excellent working knowledge of ecological guidance, legislation and policy.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for:

• Supporting the team leader in maintaining the team by ensuring the appropriate candidates are recruited, selected, and trained, where so directed by the team leader;
• Managing, developing and focusing staff to deliver quality, client-focussed advice and ensure business profitability;
• Managing projects, teams and sub-consultants to ensure projects are delivered to schedule and budget;
• Managing, coordinating and liaising with in-house specialists as well as sub-consultants, developers and other relevant bodies;
• Providing specific and strategic advice to clients relating to projects across a wide range of sectors;
• Negotiating with regulators and stakeholders on behalf of clients;
• Competently carrying out Ecological Impact Assessment;
• Carrying out quantitative and qualitative analyses of data;
• Understanding relevant UK/European legislation and policy; and
• Managing and coordinating the preparation of complex technical documents as well as smaller reports and other deliverables.

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications, skills and experience:

• Full membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology & Environmental Management;
• Experience in the renewable energy sector, such as onshore and offshore wind and/or solar;
• Experience in Ecological Impact Assessment chapter writing;
• Habitats & botanical surveying skills (such as NVC survey);
• Natural England Protected Species Licence holders and, have produced/held European Protected Species licences in your own name;
• Ecological Clerk of Works experience (CSCS card holder if possible);
• Expert witness experience; and
• Business development experience.

Senior / Principal Environmental Consultant

Glasgow, North East England, South East England, York

We are recruiting for a talented, enthusiastic and motivated Senior or Principal Environmental Consultant to join our Environment Team in either Glasgow, the North East (Sunderland), York or the South East (Maidstone).

The ideal candidate will be looking to build on their existing skillset and develop a broad range of experience and specific expertise on high profile projects with major clients.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for:

• Managing multi-disciplinary projects, teams and sub-consultants to ensure projects are delivered to schedule and budget;

• Providing specific and strategic advice to clients relating to projects across a wide range of sectors;

• Reviewing the work of others to ensure high quality output; and
• Managing and coordinating the preparation of complex technical documents (e.g. Environmental Statements) as well as smaller documents and reports.

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications, skills and experience:

• A degree in a relevant subject;
• Experience working on multi-disciplinary consultancy projects; and
• Business development and networking experience.

Please Note: This position requires travelling to site, other Arcus offices and to client meetings on a regular basis.

Ecologist

North East England, South East England, York

We are recruiting for a talented Ecologist to join our Ecology Team.  The ideal candidate will be looking to build on their existing skillset and develop a broad range of experience and specific expertise on high profile projects with major clients.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for:

• Supporting Project Managers in the delivery of projects to schedule and budget;
• Liaising appropriately with in-house specialists as well as sub-consultants, developers and other relevant bodies;
• Managing and analysing complex ecological datasets;
• Undertaking ecological desk-based studies and submitting data requests;
• Consulting with stakeholders and statutory bodies;
• Preparing technical reports and other deliverables;
• Providing Ecological Clerk of Works services and advice;
• Planning and carrying out ecological field surveys;
• Providing input into Ecological Impact Assessment for major development proposals;
• Ensuring adherence to the CIEEM professional code of conduct and promote sustainable development;
• Providing support and input to protected species licence applications, mitigation work and habitat management proposals; and
• Providing advice and support to junior members of staff.

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications, skills and experience:

• Graduate Membership of CIEEM; actively working towards Associate level;
• Experience of undertaking a range of ecology surveys;
• At least one year’s consultancy experience;
• Natural England Class licences preferable but not crucial;
• Experience as an Ecological Clerk of Works (for York and North East roles)
• Knowledge of protected species licensing and mitigation;
• Experience working on multi-disciplinary consultancy projects;
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills; and

Pleases Note: As this role includes both field and office-based work, a full UK driving licence is required and the successful candidate must be willing to travel throughout the UK.

Graduate Landscape Architect

Glasgow

We are recruiting for a talented Graduate Landscape Architect based in our Glasgow office.  This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to develop their careers through a diverse and exciting portfolio of projects across the UK.   Responsible for providing support to the Landscape Team with all landscape work and support Project Managers with the successful delivery of projects to schedule and budget.

The ideal candidate will be able to:

• Support Design team in the delivery of projects;
• Assist with landscape design, contract management and in the preparation of Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments (LVIA) for a wide range of developments;
• Assist with the preparation of reports and tender submissions;
• Develop professional knowledge via ongoing Continued Professional Development

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications, skills and experience:

• Degree in Landscape Architecture;
• Demonstrable skills in the use of AutoCAD and Adobe suites;
• GIS skills would be preferable, but not essential;
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills

• Passion for Design and the Environment