Overview
Bennett & Game are representing a well-established consultancy with over 30 years of environmental expertise, seeking a Principal or Senior Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Consultant to join their Brighton office. The role offers the opportunity to lead on nationally significant infrastructure, renewable energy and urban development projects, supported by a multi-disciplinary team spanning air quality, ecology, climate, water, and socio-economics. The firm is recognised as one of the UK's fastest-growing environmental consultancies, shortlisted for Sustainable Business of the Year, with a collaborative, values-driven culture, flexible hybrid working, and a comprehensive benefits package including enhanced pension, private healthcare, and professional development support.
Responsibilities
* Lead the coordination and delivery of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) and related environmental planning studies, ensuring outputs are technically robust and proportionate.
* Manage multi-disciplinary project teams covering air quality, ecology, climate, water, socio-economics, and other technical disciplines.
* Act as the main point of contact for clients, planning authorities, and statutory consultees, guiding projects through the planning and consenting process.
* Prepare and review key deliverables, including Screening and Scoping Reports, Environmental Statements, Non-Technical Summaries, and mitigation registers.
* Embed sustainability and ESG principles into project design, advising on practical solutions to reduce environmental risks and deliver better outcomes.
* Support business development by contributing to proposals, bids, and client relationship management.
* Mentor and support junior consultants, sharing technical expertise and fostering professional growth across the team.
* Contribute to thought leadership, innovation, and the continued improvement of internal processes and best practice.
Requirements
* Education & Professional Standing: Degree in Environmental Science, Planning, Geography, or a related discipline; Chartered status or working towards chartership with IEMA, RTPI, CIWEM, or equivalent body.
* Proven experience leading and delivering EIAs across major infrastructure, energy, or urban development projects.
* Strong understanding of UK EIA Regulations, planning law, and environmental policy frameworks.
* Ability to scope, coordinate, and technically review environmental chapters and assessments to a high standard.
* Track record of embedding sustainability and mitigation strategies within project design.
* Demonstrated ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams and complex project programmes to time and budget.
* Experience liaising with planning authorities, statutory consultees, and stakeholders to support successful applications.
* Skilled in preparing bids, proposals, and estimates to support business growth.
* Strong communication and report-writing skills, with the ability to explain complex environmental issues clearly.
* Commercial awareness and ability to balance client needs with environmental best practice.
* Proven leadership skills with the confidence to mentor, support, and inspire junior colleagues.
* Collaborative and adaptable, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and innovation.
Salary & Benefits
* Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
* Annual Leave: 25 days per year (plus bank holidays), rising by 1 day every 2 years up to 28 days. Option to purchase up to 5 additional days annually.
* Pension Scheme: Employer contributions starting at 5% in year one, increasing by 1% annually up to 10% after six years; employee contributions starting from 3%.
* Private Medical Insurance: AXA cover (post-probation) including 24/7 GP access, physiotherapy support, and specialist nurse helplines.
* Life Assurance: 4x annual salary from day one of employment.
* Enhanced Family Leave: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay (e.g., 13 weeks full pay for maternity after 1 year's service).
* Employee Assistance Programme (BUPA): 24/7 confidential support line, counselling, CBT access, legal/financial advice, and resilience tools.
* Sick Pay Scheme: Enhanced company sick pay, increasing with length of service (up to 8 weeks full pay and 8 weeks half pay after 5+ years).
* Professional Development: Payment for one professional subscription annually and support for ongoing CPD.
* Additional Benefits: Cycle-to-Work scheme, flu vaccination, annual financial advice meetings, and quarterly collaboration recognition awards.
Bennett & Game Recruitment is a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex, operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and by applying you consent to process your data for the purposes of this role.
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