We have a great opportunity available for an experienced Environmental Consultant specialising in the water environment to take on a Principal Consultant role focused on environmental assessment and project coordination.
This position combines technical expertise, leadership and project delivery across complex environmental programmes within freshwater, estuarine and coastal environments.
Responsibilities
* Lead and author water-related environmental assessments and technical reports
* Coordinate multidisciplinary inputs across water quality, hydrology, hydromorphology, groundwater, flood risk and aquatic ecology
* Deliver high-quality outputs including Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), Water Framework Directive (WFD) assessments, Habitats Regulations Assessments (HRA) and monitoring programmes
* Manage environmental appraisal projects from planning through delivery
* Provide technical oversight and ensure evidence-based, compliant reporting
* Engage with clients and manage expectations throughout project lifecycles
* Support proposal development, tenders and business development activities
* Contribute to the growth and development of environmental assessment services
Requirements
* MSc or PhD in Environmental Science or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience
* Minimum 5 years’ experience in environmental consultancy or a related field
* Strong knowledge of environmental legislation, particularly the Water Framework Directive
* Experience delivering water-related environmental impact assessments
* Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary environmental projects
* Strong technical writing, analytical and communication skills
* Experience working with clients and supporting project delivery
* Commercial awareness and experience contributing to proposals or tenders
* Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
Desirable
* Experience mentoring or managing junior staff
* Membership of a relevant professional body
* Experience with HRA assessments and GIS software
* Full UK driving licence
This role offers the opportunity to lead complex environmental projects, influence multidisciplinary teams and contribute to work that supports the protection and sustainable management of the water environment.
If you have the technical expertise and leadership capability to deliver high-quality environmental assessments, we encourage you to apply today!