Environmental Scientist (Team Leader)

The successful applicant will:
 Take responsibility for the overall performance and well-being of staff within his/her team (department) at the given location.
 Manage the team’s provision of technical services to clients, including delivery on time and within budget, with commercial responsibility for most projects handled by the team.
 Prepare/review all fee proposals issued by the team.
 Draft, or review/edit technical documents.
 Manage some individual project commissions.
 Liaise with clients, other professionals and members of the public, as required, during the carrying out of projects.
 Report on the performance of the team.
 Keep abreast of current legislation, relevant national and international standards and guidelines, and technical developments within the relevant field.
 Seek and secure new work, and liaise with other senior staff in the company to assist in the promotion of overall company services.
 Seek efficiency improvements in the delivery of services by the team.
 Contribute to the continuing evaluation of services offered by the company, to the refinement of those services and to development of new services.
 Chair and participate in team meetings
 Work with the Office Manager and Shared Services teams to ensure that suitable facilities and support systems are available.
 When appropriate, recruit new members of the team with support from the Recruitment Manager and HR Department.
 Follow the company procedures regarding quality, health & safety, commercial, financial management, environmental and human resources matters. Ensure similar compliance by all members of his/her team.

JOB HOLDER’S PROFILE

 Degree qualified in relevant subject
 Relevant experience in areas of contamination assessment and remediation, negotiating with regulators on behalf of clients, PPC surveys/compliance, and provision of EPA Pt 2A advice/support services to Local Authorities.
 Member of a related professional institution and, preferably, Chartered status.
 Sufficiently familiar with quantitative risk assessment models (CLEA, RBCA, P20, Consim) to be able to provide guidance to staff on their application
 Experienced in provision of consultancy services, including contractual arrangements, tendering processes and use of contracts in managing projects
 Able to deliver services within budget and on time
 Able to manage and motivate staff
 Strong communicator
 Driving licence (with not more than 6 points preferred)
 Positive attitude towards implementing health & safety and quality control systems

SALARY & BENEFITS

 £ competitive - depending on experience
 Company car or car user allowance
 25 days holiday, plus public holidays
 Up to two professional subscriptions paid.
 Eligible to join the company’s contributory pension scheme (8% company / 4% employee) on satisfactory completion of probationary period.

Agency/Employer: MC2 Technical Recruitment Ltd
Town or City: Southampton
Location: South East
Sector: Energy,Engineering
Related Job Titles: Quality Assurance Team Leader,Service Team Leader,Team Leader,Technical Services Manager,Technical Support Services,Technical Support Team Lead
Permanent/Contract: Permanent, Full time
Experience: 0 years
Date: 31-01-2008
Salary: 45000 British Pound / Year

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