Principal Consultant - Planning & EIA
North Wales (Hybrid/Flexible)
Full-time | £45,000 - £50,000 DOE + benefits
A respected environmental and planning consultancy is looking for a Principal Consultant to lead Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and planning projects across North Wales and beyond. This is a key leadership role, ideal for an experienced consultant seeking to combine technical delivery, team leadership, and business development within a flexible and supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities
Project Delivery
1. Lead complex planning and EIA projects across sectors including renewables, infrastructure, and property development.
2. Produce and review high-quality technical reports, environmental statements, and management plans.
3. Ensure all work is delivered to time, budget, and quality standards in line with ISO 9001 and company procedures.
4. Oversee subcontractors and provide technical oversight across multidisciplinary teams.
Team Leadership
5. Line manage and mentor a team of up to five consultants.
6. Encourage knowledge-sharing, innovation, and professional development within the team.
7. Support workload planning and staff resourcing.
Client & Commercial Focus
8. Act as lead contact for key clients and develop new client relationships.
9. Support the preparation of bids, tenders, and fee proposals.
10. Identify and help secure new business in energy, infrastructure, and property sectors.
Strategic Contribution
11. Provide expert advice in one or more environmental or planning specialisms.
12. Feed into the strategic development of the planning & EIA team.
13. Represent the business at industry events, conferences, and client meetings.
About You
14. Proven experience delivering major EIA or planning consultancy projects in the UK.
15. In-depth understanding of relevant environmental and planning legislation.
16. Skilled at managing teams and coordinating complex workloads.
17. Strong client engagement and commercial awareness.
18. Educated to degree level in a relevant field (e.g. Environmental Science, Town Planning, Geography).
What's Offered
19. Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 depending on experience
20. Hybrid/flexible working based in or near North Wales
21. Opportunities to lead high-impact projects and shape a growing team
22. Supportive leadership and career development
23. 33 days annual leave (including public holidays)
24. Enhanced maternity leave
25. Broad client base across energy, property, and infrastructure
Apply today or contact Connor Sandison for a confidential chat about the role.