Job Title: Environmental Assessment Manager (Contract)
Location: Flexible - role can be based from London, Salford, Aberdeen, Birmingham, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, or home-based
Contract Length: 13 October 2025 - 15 January 2026
IR35: Inside IR35
Rate: -350 - -450 per day

Overview
We are working with a central government department that requires an experienced Environmental Assessment Manager to join their operational delivery team. The successful candidate will provide evidence-based environmental advice to inform Ministerial decisions on nationally significant energy infrastructure projects under the Planning Act 2008. These projects may include both onshore and offshore developments, with a particular focus on offshore wind and solar.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical environmental advice to support planning decisions on major energy projects.

• Review, interpret and respond to Habitats Regulations Assessments (HRAs) and Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs).

• Assess complex environmental data and communicate findings clearly to stakeholders.

• Contribute expertise on issues relating to offshore wind, solar and wider nationally significant infrastructure projects.

Essential Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in Environmental Sciences or a closely related field.

• Proven experience in writing, reviewing or responding to HRAs and EIAs.

• Strong ability to interpret complex environmental information and provide clear recommendations.

Desirable

• Background or interest in technical environmental specialisms such as: landscape & visual assessment, land quality, water, noise, air quality, or human health.

• Membership of a relevant professional body.

Additional Information

• This is an office-based or home-working contract with flexibility to be located in London, Salford, Aberdeen, Birmingham, Cardiff, Darlington or Edinburgh.

• Standard working week of 37 hours.

For more information get in touch with Daniel Cordy at TEC Partners or apply with an updated version of your CV.