We’re looking for a Senior Environmental Manager (EIA) to take a lead role across a growing portfolio of renewable energy and data centre infrastructure projects.
This is a key position within the development team, responsible for managing Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) processes end-to-end — from early-stage screening through to consent and beyond. You’ll work closely with internal teams, external consultants, and regulators to deliver high-quality environmental outcomes and drive sustainable development.
There is also scope to contribute to wider ESG strategy and policy, shaping how environmental performance is embedded across projects.
🛠️ What You’ll Be Doing
* Leading consultant teams through the full EIA process (screening, scoping, reporting)
* Coordinating multidisciplinary inputs across environmental, engineering, and planning teams
* Reviewing technical environmental reports (e.g. ecology, noise, air quality) to ensure quality and compliance
* Supporting projects from origination through to post-consent delivery
* Managing budgets, programmes, and project risks
* Engaging with regulators and key stakeholders
* Promoting sustainable design and environmental best practice across all developments
* Mentoring and supporting junior team members
✅ What We’re Looking For
Skills & Attributes:
* Strong leadership and project management capability
* Proactive, solutions-focused mindset
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* High attention to detail
Experience:
* Proven experience leading EIAs within energy or infrastructure projects
* Strong understanding of UK (ideally Scottish) environmental and planning legislation
* Experience working within multidisciplinary teams and managing external consultants
* Commercial awareness including budgeting, forecasting, and risk management
Qualifications:
* Degree in Environmental Science, EIA, or a related field
* Chartered status (or working towards), ideally with Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment or similar
1. 🌱 Why Apply?
* Work on high-impact energy and infrastructure projects
* Play a key role in shaping sustainable development
* Influence ESG strategy at a business level
* Collaborative, forward-thinking team environment