Senior to principal eia consultant (water chapters)

Your newpany

Our client is a highly respected, UK-based environmental consultancy and software provider specialising in water, hydrology and hydraulic modelling. Established as a specialist, expert-led organisation, the business supports regulators, infrastructure providers, consultancies and national organisations whose work impacts water in the natural environment.With a collaborative and solutions-focused approach, thepany is known for simplifyingplex water-related challenges, ensuring clients can rely on them for critical flood and water resource decisions.It is 100% employee-owned, fostering a high level of engagement, accountability and long‑termmitment among its people. Employees benefit from flexibility, autonomy and the opportunity to work on nationally significant and technically challenging projects.With teams located across the UK, thepanybines local knowledge with national reach and is widely recognised for its technical credibility, supportive culture and positive contribution to the water and environmental sector.

Your new role

They are looking for an EIA Consultant specialising in technical water related chapters. Open to varying levels from Senior to Principal level. You’ll work on major infrastructure projects such as wind farms, solar farms and transport infrastructure.Key responsibilities include…

Analysis and report writing topile the hydrogeology, hydrology and water environment chapters of Environmental Impact Assessments

Be involved with project management

Use GIS, CAD and other software

Site visits and fieldwork to support consultancy and water monitoring projects (sometimes involve travel and overnight amodation)

Client meetings

Ensurepliance with relevant regulatory processes

Build upon your knowledge of water regulatory frameworks

Implement health and safety processes

What you'll need to succeed

Proven experience in writing hydrogeology, hydrology and water environment chapters for Environmental Impact Assessments (Not just EIA Coordination)

A degree in an environmental or related subject

Willingness to work from the Cardiff office 3 times a week and attend site visits when needed

UK driving license

What you'll get in return

£35,000 - £59,000 depending on level

Employee-owned business, tax-free bonuses to all staff and operate a separate performance-related bonus scheme

day holiday allowance (plus option to buy or sell annual leave)

Opportunity to work in other specialisms

Pension scheme, 5%employer matched, rising 1% each year to a maximum of 10%

A share options scheme (principal consultant grade and above with a minimum of three years’ service)

Cycle to Work scheme

Medicash health plan

1 day annually for volunteering

Flexible working hours system

Career progression is clear for all staff