An established multidisciplinary consultancy is looking to strengthen its Environmental Impact Assessment team due to a strong and growing project pipeline. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior to Principal EIA professional to take the next step in their career, working on a diverse range of complex housing developments and infrastructure/renewables schemes across the UK.
Projects currently include strategic urban extensions, large-scale residential developments, town centre regeneration, mixed-use masterplans, and selected infrastructure and energy schemes.
The Role
As a Senior to Principal EIA Consultant, you will play a key role in managing and delivering impact assessment projects from inception through to submission.
Your responsibilities will include:
Leading and coordinating EIA projects, particularly for major development schemes
Acting as primary author and editor of Environmental Statements and related documentation
Managing multidisciplinary inputs and reviewing specialist technical chapters
Liaising with clients, design teams, planning authorities and consultees
Overseeing project programmes, budgets and invoicing
Supporting fee proposals, tender submissions and business development activities
Attending networking and industry engagement events
About You
You will be degree qualified in environmental science or a related discipline and bring:
Approximately 4+ years' experience within a consultancy environment
A strong track record of delivering proportionate EIAs on complex UK projects
Solid understanding of EIA Regulations and the UK planning system
Membership of a relevant professional body (or working towards chartership)
Excellent written, analytical and organisational skills
A proactive, commercially aware and detail-focused approach
What's on Offer
Competitive salary and benefits package
Hybrid working arrangements
Exposure to high-profile, technically challenging projects
Clear progression opportunities within a growing team
Supportive, collaborative working culture
When applying to any role through Cobalt, your CV will never be shared with a client without your prior consent. Apply in confidence below or get in touch with me for a confidential discussion about the position via or 07458161399.
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