Principal/Associate EIA Consultant

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My client is a leading multidisciplinary consultancy delivering major infrastructure, energy, environmental, and development projects across the UK and Ireland. With a strong presence across multiple regional offices, they offer a collaborative, innovative environment where specialists work together to influence outcomes on nationally significant projects.

As part of their growing Environment, Sustainability & Planning team, you will join a global organisation committed to technical excellence, innovation, and sustainable development, with a strong focus on supporting career progression and professional growth.

Your new role

As a senior member of the Environmental Planning team, you will provide technical, commercial, and leadership expertise across a diverse portfolio of projects spanning transport, water, energy, renewables, defence, residential, commercial, and minerals sectors.

You will play a key role in delivering complex Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and consenting projects, influencing project strategy, and supporting the growth of both the team and client relationships.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading environmental planning projects from inception through to delivery
• Managing budgets, programmes, resources, and multidisciplinary teams
• Directing and coordinating EIA and environmental assessment activities
• Identifying environmental risks, opportunities, and mitigation strategies
• Building and maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members
• Leading and contributing to bids, frameworks, and business development activities
• Producing and reviewing high-quality technical reports and ensuring regulatory compliance

What you'll need to succeed

• Degree-qualified (or equivalent) in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Management, Economics, or a related discipli
• Significant experience leading EIA projects within a consultancy environment
• Strong project management, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership skills
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent technical reporting and communication skills
• Strong commercial awareness and experience supporting business development
• Experience in socio-economic assessment would be advantageous but is not essential

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary and benefits package - £55,000 - £75,000 DoE
• Car allowance
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements across multiple UK locations
• Opportunities to work on high-profile, nationally significant projects
• Structured career development, mentoring, and technical training
• A collaborative, multidisciplinary working environment
• The chance to influence the future direction of environmental planning within a global organisation

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