Principal EIA Consultant - Planning & Consenting (Renewables)
Location: Newcastle, Glasgow, Stirling, Inverness (Hybrid)
Salary:£55,000 - £65,000+ (depending on experience)
Sector: Environmental Consultancy | Renewables | EIA | Planning | Leadership
We are supporting a leading renewable energy consultancy in the search for an experienced Principal EIA Consultant to lead and deliver onshore renewable energy and infrastructure projects across the UK. This role combines project direction, staff mentoring, and expert planning and consenting advice on nationally significant developments.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage a team of consultants, supporting project delivery, mentoring, and resourcing.
* Provide expert planning advice across Section 36, TCPA, DCO, and DNS applications.
* Act as the main point of contact for clients and stakeholders, including regulators and statutory bodies.
* Oversee the full EIA process - scoping, coordination, reporting, submission, and stakeholder engagement.
* Ensure on-time, on-budget, and on-quality delivery of multiple renewable projects.
* Support bid writing, tenders, and client relationship management.
* Maintain awareness of evolving planning policy and environmental legislation.
What Were Looking For
* Significant experience (typically 10+ years) in environmental consultancy, planning, or renewables.
* Strong track record in EIA coordination, consenting, and project management.
* Confident working with stakeholders including local authorities, statutory consultees, and landowners.
* Strong leadership skills and ability to mentor junior staff.
* Degree-qualified in a relevant field (Town Planning, Environmental Science, etc.).
* Chartered or working toward professional accreditation (e.g. MRTPI, IEMA) preferred.
* Knowledge of UK planning systems across Scotland, England, and Wales is highly desirable.
Salary & Benefits
* Salary:£55,000 - £65,000+, depending on experience
* Bonus scheme
* Private medical insurance (BUPA), life assurance, and income protectionfrom day one
* 24 days holiday + 10 bank holidays, with purchase optionsafter 1 year (increases with tenure)
* 8% employer pension contribution
* Hybrid working(3 days office-based per week - site or survey days count as office days)
* Company car scheme(via green salary sacrifice) after 1 year of service
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity to step into a leadership position within a high-performing, mission-driven consultancy. Youll play a critical role in shaping sustainable energy projects that align with national goals, while developing your team and progressing your own career in a supportive, forward-thinking environment.
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