Senior / Principal Environmental Consultant
Location: Manchester
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well-established, multi-disciplinary consultancy in their search for a Senior / Principal Environmental Consultant to join their expanding Manchester team.
Our client is a leading organisation working at the forefront of major UK infrastructure and development projects. They are known for their collaborative, forward-thinking culture and their commitment to delivering sustainable, innovative solutions that shape the built and natural environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented environmental professional to step into a key role within a dynamic, supportive consultancy.
Key Responsibilities:
As a Senior / Principal Environmental Consultant, you will:
* Lead and coordinate environmental inputs across a range of high-profile infrastructure, regeneration, and development projects.
* Manage the preparation of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), Environmental Statements (ES), and related planning documentation.
* Oversee project delivery, ensuring work is completed on time, within budget, and to a high standard.
* Provide strategic advice to clients on environmental planning, permitting, and compliance.
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across planning, ecology, heritage, transport, and engineering disciplines.
* Support junior staff through mentoring and technical review.
* Contribute to business development, including writing proposals, identifying opportunities, and expanding client relationships.
About You:
To be successful in this Senior / Principal Environmental Consultant role, you will ideally have:
* A relevant environmental or related degree, with chartered status (IEMA, CEnv, or similar) preferred.
* A strong track record in managing EIA projects within the UK planning system.
* Excellent technical knowledge of environmental planning and relevant UK legislation.
* Strong communication and report writing skills, with the ability to lead client conversations and contribute to commercial decision-making.
* A collaborative mindset and the ability to manage and support a growing team.
What's on Offer:
* A diverse workload across nationally significant projects.
* A supportive, inclusive working culture that encourages professional growth and personal wellbeing.
* Flexible / hybrid working from a central Manchester office base.
* Excellent salary and benefits package.
* A genuine opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the environmental performance of infrastructure and development in the UK.
If you are interested in this Senior / Principal Environmental Consultant position, contact Joel Bland on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) to find out more and apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr