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Senior Consultant - Offshore Wind @ Eden Scott | 0131 550 1106
Principal Consultant – Planning & EIA
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
* Lead complex planning and EIA projects across sectors including renewables, infrastructure, and property development.
* Produce and review high-quality technical reports, environmental statements, and management plans.
* Ensure all work is delivered to time, budget, and quality standards in line with ISO 9001 and company procedures.
* Oversee subcontractors and provide technical oversight across multidisciplinary teams.
* Line manage and mentor a team of up to five consultants.
* Encourage knowledge-sharing, innovation, and professional development within the team.
* Support workload planning and staff resourcing.
Client & Commercial Focus
* Act as lead contact for key clients and develop new client relationships.
* Support the preparation of bids, tenders, and fee proposals.
* Identify and help secure new business in energy, infrastructure, and property sectors.
Strategic Contribution
* Provide expert advice in one or more environmental or planning specialisms.
* Feed into the strategic development of the planning & EIA team.
* Represent the business at industry events, conferences, and client meetings.
About You
* Proven experience delivering major EIA or planning consultancy projects in the UK.
* In-depth understanding of relevant environmental and planning legislation.
* Skilled at managing teams and coordinating complex workloads.
* Strong client engagement and commercial awareness.
* Educated to degree level in a relevant field (e.g. Environmental Science, Town Planning, Geography).
What’s Offered
* Hybrid/flexible working based in or near North Wales
* Opportunities to lead high-impact projects and shape a growing team
* Supportive leadership and career development
* 33 days annual leave (including public holidays)
* Enhanced maternity leave
* Broad client base across energy, property, and infrastructure
Apply today or contact Connor Sandison for a confidential chat about the role.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Business Development, Project Management, and Management
* Industries
Environmental Services and Services for Renewable Energy
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