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As an ambitious Principal Consultant, you will work in Arthian’s Development Group in a collaborative environment, working with Arthian’s in-house technical teams to provide solutions to our clients. You will relish the business-environment challenge of finding opportunities, winning work, delivering impactful projects, developing people, mentoring junior staff and growing a team.
We are seeking to recruit a Principal Consultant, ideally from a consultancy background to lead and grow our peatland and Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) service area for the UK and Ireland. The successful applicant will be required to develop and maintain effective working relationships across various teams in the organisation (including hydrology, geotechnical and ecology disciplines) and foster collaborative working practices.
The ideal candidate will have a successful track record and passion for team leadership and operational delivery (e.g. scheduling, resource management, people development and customer relationship management). You may be looking for a change, a growth opportunity or be looking to return to your career after a break.
We are a flexible employer and are willing to consider any arrangement that is desirable to you. You will be provided with all IT equipment and software/services required to facilitate your efficient working. A positive place to work, Arthian aims to implement the motto ‘See a Difference’ in everything that we do.
The ideal candidate will possess an Honours or Masters Degree in environmental science, hydrology, geology or similar, and have a have a full U.K. (or equivalent) driving licence. Attainment or in the process of attaining professional chartership(s) of a relevant professional body would be viewed favourably.
You will be comfortable with proposal and tender writing, have a successful track record of winning and managing contracts to agreed commercial arrangements, have a strong business network and be experienced in customer retention.
You will have knowledge and experience of the topics related to peat management, restoration, soil sciences and NbS, including:
You will be responsible for planning, innovation, project delivery quality as well as developing a team. It is both an exciting and important time to join the firm as the climate emergency continues and our company continues to grow.
Potential candidates are requested to provide an indication of their salary expectations and confirm which office(s) they would consider working from. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications, experience, and position requirements.
We encourage applicants who do not meet every area of essential criteria to apply, your transferrable skills may still make you the best candidate.
Arthian is an Equal Opportunities Employer and offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits programmes including contributary pension scheme, funded professional membership and one paid for volunteer day each year. We support career development to include active participation in membership of professional organisations and growth opportunities. For more information on the benefits of working at Arthian, please visit ‘Life at Arthian.’
For further information on this vacancy and/or to apply for this position in complete confidence, please send a CV and covering letter, identifying how your qualifications, experience and attributes match the job description above.
