6 Climate Resilience Strategies jobs in the United Kingdom
Climate Change Senior Consultant
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**To have an impact in the role you will:**
+ Work closely with our project teams, guiding current schemes in relation to carbon management and climate change;
+ Undertake greenhouse gas emission assessments to input to Environmental Statements and other planning application documents;
+ Undertake climate change adaptation/resilience assessments for ESs and as standalone reports;
+ Input to carbon management plans for infrastructure projects;
+ Undertake carbon accounting (scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions) for projects, portfolios and corporate operations;
+ Manage and deliver work to programme and budget, reporting into the project lead;
+ Coach and supervise more junior staff;
+ Identify opportunities for growth and assist with our bids for future work;
+ Undertake research to assist with the development of innovative new services;
+ Produce high quality written reports;
+ Prepare thought pieces and blogs within your area of expertise;
+ Assist with internal and external presentations; and
+ Attend site visits and project meetings. **To succeed in the role, it is likely that you will:**
+ Have a relevant degree at 2:1 or above;
+ Have membership of a relevant professional institution;
+ Have a good knowledge of the planning system;
+ Broad understanding of environmental, social, economic and sustainability issues;
+ Have a strong grasp of the EIA Regulations for the TCPA and DCO regimes;
+ Be experienced in undertaking assessments in accordance with IEMA (now ISEP) guidance on greenhouse gas and climate change resilience and adaptation assessment;
+ Have a strong track record in authoring climate change ES chapters;
+ Be committed to continuing your professional development with a willingness to learn and progress;
+ Have excellent written and verbal communication skills;
+ Be personable and professional with high levels of motivation, ambition and drive;
+ Have excellent team-working skills;
+ Be commercially minded and take on personal responsibility;
+ Be committed and have an eye for detail;
+ Have an ability to manage your own time and workload;
+ Be proficient with Microsoft packages; and
+ Hold a full UK driving licence and are willing to travel nationally.
We believe that it is our people and their individual talents that make us special. We work within a friendly, inclusive, and supportive culture and one of high support and high challenge, where we are not afraid to take on new and greater responsibilities and are each individually encouraged to grow and flourish both personally and professionally, with genuine career opportunities based on merit.
**About Stantec**
The Stantec community unites more than 32,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.
Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients' vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today's challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.
Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn't exactly align, we encourage you to apply.
At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact we will talk to you about how we can support you.
**ReqID:** 7839
Climate Change Senior Consultant
Posted today
Job Viewed
Job Description
**To have an impact in the role you will:**
+ Work closely with our project teams, guiding current schemes in relation to carbon management and climate change;
+ Undertake greenhouse gas emission assessments to input to Environmental Statements and other planning application documents;
+ Undertake climate change adaptation/resilience assessments for ESs and as standalone reports;
+ Input to carbon management plans for infrastructure projects;
+ Undertake carbon accounting (scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions) for projects, portfolios and corporate operations;
+ Manage and deliver work to programme and budget, reporting into the project lead;
+ Coach and supervise more junior staff;
+ Identify opportunities for growth and assist with our bids for future work;
+ Undertake research to assist with the development of innovative new services;
+ Produce high quality written reports;
+ Prepare thought pieces and blogs within your area of expertise;
+ Assist with internal and external presentations; and
+ Attend site visits and project meetings. **To succeed in the role, it is likely that you will:**
+ Have a relevant degree at 2:1 or above;
+ Have membership of a relevant professional institution;
+ Have a good knowledge of the planning system;
+ Broad understanding of environmental, social, economic and sustainability issues;
+ Have a strong grasp of the EIA Regulations for the TCPA and DCO regimes;
+ Be experienced in undertaking assessments in accordance with IEMA (now ISEP) guidance on greenhouse gas and climate change resilience and adaptation assessment;
+ Have a strong track record in authoring climate change ES chapters;
+ Be committed to continuing your professional development with a willingness to learn and progress;
+ Have excellent written and verbal communication skills;
+ Be personable and professional with high levels of motivation, ambition and drive;
+ Have excellent team-working skills;
+ Be commercially minded and take on personal responsibility;
+ Be committed and have an eye for detail;
+ Have an ability to manage your own time and workload;
+ Be proficient with Microsoft packages; and
+ Hold a full UK driving licence and are willing to travel nationally.
We believe that it is our people and their individual talents that make us special. We work within a friendly, inclusive, and supportive culture and one of high support and high challenge, where we are not afraid to take on new and greater responsibilities and are each individually encouraged to grow and flourish both personally and professionally, with genuine career opportunities based on merit.
**About Stantec**
The Stantec community unites more than 32,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.
Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients' vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today's challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.
Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn't exactly align, we encourage you to apply.
At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact we will talk to you about how we can support you.
**ReqID:** 7839
Climate Change Senior Consultant
Posted today
Job Viewed
Job Description
**To have an impact in the role you will:**
+ Work closely with our project teams, guiding current schemes in relation to carbon management and climate change;
+ Undertake greenhouse gas emission assessments to input to Environmental Statements and other planning application documents;
+ Undertake climate change adaptation/resilience assessments for ESs and as standalone reports;
+ Input to carbon management plans for infrastructure projects;
+ Undertake carbon accounting (scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions) for projects, portfolios and corporate operations;
+ Manage and deliver work to programme and budget, reporting into the project lead;
+ Coach and supervise more junior staff;
+ Identify opportunities for growth and assist with our bids for future work;
+ Undertake research to assist with the development of innovative new services;
+ Produce high quality written reports;
+ Prepare thought pieces and blogs within your area of expertise;
+ Assist with internal and external presentations; and
+ Attend site visits and project meetings. **To succeed in the role, it is likely that you will:**
+ Have a relevant degree at 2:1 or above;
+ Have membership of a relevant professional institution;
+ Have a good knowledge of the planning system;
+ Broad understanding of environmental, social, economic and sustainability issues;
+ Have a strong grasp of the EIA Regulations for the TCPA and DCO regimes;
+ Be experienced in undertaking assessments in accordance with IEMA (now ISEP) guidance on greenhouse gas and climate change resilience and adaptation assessment;
+ Have a strong track record in authoring climate change ES chapters;
+ Be committed to continuing your professional development with a willingness to learn and progress;
+ Have excellent written and verbal communication skills;
+ Be personable and professional with high levels of motivation, ambition and drive;
+ Have excellent team-working skills;
+ Be commercially minded and take on personal responsibility;
+ Be committed and have an eye for detail;
+ Have an ability to manage your own time and workload;
+ Be proficient with Microsoft packages; and
+ Hold a full UK driving licence and are willing to travel nationally.
We believe that it is our people and their individual talents that make us special. We work within a friendly, inclusive, and supportive culture and one of high support and high challenge, where we are not afraid to take on new and greater responsibilities and are each individually encouraged to grow and flourish both personally and professionally, with genuine career opportunities based on merit.
**About Stantec**
The Stantec community unites more than 32,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.
Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients' vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today's challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.
Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn't exactly align, we encourage you to apply.
At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact we will talk to you about how we can support you.
**ReqID:** 7839
Head of Climate Resilience & Nature
Posted today
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Salary: £52,413 to £57,839 Location: Chesterfield, Derbyshire Ref: OT867
Your chance to lead on the establishment of a Nature & Biodiversity Task Force, ensuring nature recovery and biodiversity objectives are woven into the growth-enhancing activities of the East Midlands Combined County Authority.
Welcome to EMCCA
EMCCA is the UK's first mayor-led combined county authority. The East Midlands is a great region. But it deserves to be better. Better connected, better funded and better prepared for a future of opportunity, growth, and hope. EMCCA will oversee devolved powers around transport, housing, skills and adult education, economic development, and net zero. We will conceive the strategies and create the connections that will empower local partners, people and businesses - maximising the impact of billions of pounds of funding. Together, our new EMCCA team can put the East Midlands on the map as a place to live, work and study.
Your role in elevating the East Midlands
You will lead on the establishment of the Task Force. its composition and work, supporting and promoting nature recovery and protecting and restoring biodiversity across the region. The Task Force will work with existing Local Nature Recovery Strategies and advise the Mayor and County Combined Authority on how to ensure that regional biodiversity goals are achieved effectively and efficiently.
It will be your responsibility to draw on comprehensive evidence to create a clear purpose and action plan, as well as providing oversight into the subsequent outputs and delivery of plan objectives. To succeed, you will need to establish and utilise key relationships and liaise with all the local authorities in the EMCCA region.
Key responsibilities include:
• Leading on the continued development of the East Midlands Combined County Authority's Biodiversity Task Force, its strategy, composition and delivery objectives. • Working with local, regional, and national partners to influence, shape and secure resources for the work of the Taskforce. • Strategic planning, stakeholder engagement and project management to ensure nature and biodiversity objectives align with wider sustainability goals. • Harnessing collaborative opportunities with partners to implement and deliver climate adaptation in the region, including sustainable growth and natural flood management. • The provision of direct policy advice and a high degree of support to Senior Leadership and the EMCCA Board. • Leading the development and implementation of region-wide biodiversity action plans. • Responding to emerging biodiversity challenges and opportunities. • Advocating for nature-based and nature-enhancing development and accessible green space.
Your profile:
• Relevant degree or equivalent experience • A proven track record of success in the leading the delivery of a nature-related strategy within the public, private or voluntary sector. • A strong background in a relevant area of policy and practice and a detailed knowledge of related legislative and policy frameworks. • Evidence of being able to lead largescale programmes of work at speed in challenging or complex stakeholder environments. • Evidence of building strong, collaborative, and enduring cross-sector teams and partnerships. • Excellent knowledge of nature and biodiversity policy, practice and financing issues. • Evidence of sound financial management skills and commercial awareness with the ability to interpret and understand financial and budgetary information. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
NB - this is a politically restricted post as designated under the LGHA and any subsequent amendment
For more details on EMCCA including our rewards and benefits, please visit:
Office location - all roles are based at NGEC, Saltergate, Chesterfield, S40 1UT unless stated otherwise.
Please note - at this time EMCCA cannot offer sponsorship.
Closing date: 14th September
Head of Climate Resilience & Nature
Posted 1 day ago
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Job Description
Head of Climate Resilience & Nature
Salary: £52,413 to £57,839
Location: Chesterfield, Derbyshire
Ref: OT867
Your chance to lead on the establishment of a Nature & Biodiversity Task Force, ensuring nature recovery and biodiversity objectives are woven into the growth-enhancing activities of the East Midlands Combined County Authority.
Welcome to EMCCA
EMCCA is the UK's first mayor-led combined county authority. The East Midlands is a great region. But it deserves to be better. Better connected, better funded and better prepared for a future of opportunity, growth, and hope. EMCCA will oversee devolved powers around transport, housing, skills and adult education, economic development, and net zero. We will conceive the strategies and create the connections that will empower local partners, people and businesses – maximising the impact of billions of pounds of funding. Together, our new EMCCA team can put the East Midlands on the map as a place to live, work and study.
Your role in elevating the East Midlands
You will lead on the establishment of the Task Force. its composition and work, supporting and promoting nature recovery and protecting and restoring biodiversity across the region. The Task Force will work with existing Local Nature Recovery Strategies and advise the Mayor and County Combined Authority on how to ensure that regional biodiversity goals are achieved effectively and efficiently.
It will be your responsibility to draw on comprehensive evidence to create a clear purpose and action plan, as well as providing oversight into the subsequent outputs and delivery of plan objectives. To succeed, you will need to establish and utilise key relationships and liaise with all the local authorities in the EMCCA region.
Key responsibilities include:
• Leading on the continued development of the East Midlands Combined County Authority's Biodiversity Task Force, its strategy, composition and delivery objectives.
• Working with local, regional, and national partners to influence, shape and secure resources for the work of the Taskforce.
• Strategic planning, stakeholder engagement and project management to ensure nature and biodiversity objectives align with wider sustainability goals.
• Harnessing collaborative opportunities with partners to implement and deliver climate adaptation in the region, including sustainable growth and natural flood management.
• The provision of direct policy advice and a high degree of support to Senior Leadership and the EMCCA Board.
• Leading the development and implementation of region-wide biodiversity action plans.
• Responding to emerging biodiversity challenges and opportunities.
• Advocating for nature-based and nature-enhancing development and accessible green space.
Your profile:
• Relevant degree or equivalent experience
• A proven track record of success in the leading the delivery of a nature-related strategy within the public, private or voluntary sector.
• A strong background in a relevant area of policy and practice and a detailed knowledge of related legislative and policy frameworks.
• Evidence of being able to lead largescale programmes of work at speed in challenging or complex stakeholder environments.
• Evidence of building strong, collaborative, and enduring cross-sector teams and partnerships.
• Excellent knowledge of nature and biodiversity policy, practice and financing issues.
• Evidence of sound financial management skills and commercial awareness with the ability to interpret and understand financial and budgetary information.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
NB - this is a politically restricted post as designated under the LGHA and any subsequent amendment
For more details on EMCCA including our rewards and benefits, please visit:
Office location – all roles are based at NGEC, Saltergate, Chesterfield, S40 1UT unless stated otherwise.
Please note – at this time EMCCA cannot offer sponsorship.
Closing date: 14th September
Head of Climate Resilience & Nature
Posted 1 day ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
Head of Climate Resilience & Nature
Salary: £52,413 to £57,839
Location: Chesterfield, Derbyshire
Ref: OT867
Your chance to lead on the establishment of a Nature & Biodiversity Task Force, ensuring nature recovery and biodiversity objectives are woven into the growth-enhancing activities of the East Midlands Combined County Authority.
Welcome to EMCCA
EMCCA is the UK's first mayor-led combined county authority. The East Midlands is a great region. But it deserves to be better. Better connected, better funded and better prepared for a future of opportunity, growth, and hope. EMCCA will oversee devolved powers around transport, housing, skills and adult education, economic development, and net zero. We will conceive the strategies and create the connections that will empower local partners, people and businesses – maximising the impact of billions of pounds of funding. Together, our new EMCCA team can put the East Midlands on the map as a place to live, work and study.
Your role in elevating the East Midlands
You will lead on the establishment of the Task Force. its composition and work, supporting and promoting nature recovery and protecting and restoring biodiversity across the region. The Task Force will work with existing Local Nature Recovery Strategies and advise the Mayor and County Combined Authority on how to ensure that regional biodiversity goals are achieved effectively and efficiently.
It will be your responsibility to draw on comprehensive evidence to create a clear purpose and action plan, as well as providing oversight into the subsequent outputs and delivery of plan objectives. To succeed, you will need to establish and utilise key relationships and liaise with all the local authorities in the EMCCA region.
Key responsibilities include:
• Leading on the continued development of the East Midlands Combined County Authority's Biodiversity Task Force, its strategy, composition and delivery objectives.
• Working with local, regional, and national partners to influence, shape and secure resources for the work of the Taskforce.
• Strategic planning, stakeholder engagement and project management to ensure nature and biodiversity objectives align with wider sustainability goals.
• Harnessing collaborative opportunities with partners to implement and deliver climate adaptation in the region, including sustainable growth and natural flood management.
• The provision of direct policy advice and a high degree of support to Senior Leadership and the EMCCA Board.
• Leading the development and implementation of region-wide biodiversity action plans.
• Responding to emerging biodiversity challenges and opportunities.
• Advocating for nature-based and nature-enhancing development and accessible green space.
Your profile:
• Relevant degree or equivalent experience
• A proven track record of success in the leading the delivery of a nature-related strategy within the public, private or voluntary sector.
• A strong background in a relevant area of policy and practice and a detailed knowledge of related legislative and policy frameworks.
• Evidence of being able to lead largescale programmes of work at speed in challenging or complex stakeholder environments.
• Evidence of building strong, collaborative, and enduring cross-sector teams and partnerships.
• Excellent knowledge of nature and biodiversity policy, practice and financing issues.
• Evidence of sound financial management skills and commercial awareness with the ability to interpret and understand financial and budgetary information.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
NB - this is a politically restricted post as designated under the LGHA and any subsequent amendment
For more details on EMCCA including our rewards and benefits, please visit:
Office location – all roles are based at NGEC, Saltergate, Chesterfield, S40 1UT unless stated otherwise.
Please note – at this time EMCCA cannot offer sponsorship.
Closing date: 14th September
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