An established multidisciplinary consultancy is looking to strengthen its Environmental Impact Assessment team due to a strong and growing project pipeline. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior to Principal EIA professional to take the next step in their career, working on a diverse range of complex housing developments and infrastructure/renewables schemes across the UK.
Projects currently include strategic urban extensions, large-scale residential developments, town centre regeneration, mixed-use masterplans, and selected infrastructure and energy schemes.
The Role
As a Senior to Principal EIA Consultant, you will play a key role in managing and delivering impact assessment projects from inception through to submission.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Leading and coordinating EIA projects, particularly for major development schemes
* Acting as primary author and editor of Environmental Statements and related documentation
* Managing multidisciplinary inputs and reviewing specialist technical chapters
* Liaising with clients, design teams, planning authorities and consultees
* Overseeing project programmes, budgets and invoicing
* Supporting fee proposals, tender submissions and business development activities
* Attending networking and industry engagement events
About You
You will be degree qualified in environmental science or a related discipline and bring:
* Approximately 4+ years' experience within a consultancy environment
* A strong track record of delivering proportionate EIAs on complex UK projects
* Solid understanding of EIA Regulations and the UK planning system
* Membership of a relevant professional body (or working towards chartership)
* Excellent written, analytical and organisational skills
* A proactive, commercially aware and detail-focused approach
What's on Offer
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Hybrid working arrangements
* Exposure to high-profile, technically challenging projects
* Clear progression opportunities within a growing team
* Supportive, collaborative working culture
When applying to any role through Cobalt, your CV will never be shared with a client without your prior consent. Apply in confidence below or get in touch with me for a confidential discussion about the position via or 07458161399.
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