Senior EIA Consultant

Are you ready to join a progressive and innovative consultancy committed to delivering exceptional planning, environmental, and design solutions across the UK? Our client is renowned for tackling some of the nation’s most significant infrastructure projects, including securing development consent for transformative initiatives like the Cottam Solar Farm—the largest approved solar farm in the UK.

With a strong foundation in regional expertise, technical excellence, and collaborative client relationships, this company is growing rapidly. Now, they’re looking for talented professionals to shape their future, drive success, and deliver impactful results for their clients.

About the Role

As a Senior EIA Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in leading and managing Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) and delivering expert advice to support development consent processes. You’ll serve as a trusted advisor to clients, supported by a team of multidisciplinary specialists, while helping to mentor and develop junior colleagues.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-profile infrastructure projects while building your expertise and advancing your career in an inspiring, supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Leadership: Oversee and provide expert guidance on multidisciplinary environmental inputs for projects, ensuring EIAs meet the highest standards.
• Reporting and Coordination: Prepare EIA screening and scoping reports, review technical chapters, and produce Environmental Statements with precision and clarity.
• Client Collaboration: Act as a key point of contact, ensuring that environmental considerations align seamlessly with project goals and timelines.
• Team Development: Mentor and support junior team members, fostering growth and delivering high-quality outcomes for clients.
• Sustainability Integration: Offer insights on sustainability strategies, including carbon-neutral opportunities and internal initiatives.
• Research and Appraisal: Conduct detailed planning appraisals to assess site development potential and prepare comprehensive reports with actionable recommendations.
• Business Development: Prepare fee proposals and contribute to securing new projects.

What You Bring

• A degree in environmental science or a related discipline.
• Chartered status (or working towards it) with institutions like CIWEM, CIEEM, or IEMA.
• Expertise in EIA management, with strong technical knowledge and legislative awareness.
• Experience providing technical advice on medium to large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Competence in producing high-quality reports and delivering technical reviews.
• Previous experience in a consultancy setting, with knowledge of multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Desirable: Experience mentoring or managing junior team members.

Why Join?

Our client places immense value on their people, creating a culture where employees thrive both professionally and personally.

Health and Wellbeing

• Private medical insurance (Vitality Healthcare)
• BUPA medical cash plan
• Employee Assistance Program for health and financial advice
• Discounted gym memberships
• Cycle-to-work scheme

Work-Life Balance

• Hybrid working environment
• Enhanced annual leave, with loyalty-based accruals
• Discounts on top brands and services (e.g., Amazon Prime, Apple, cafes, supermarkets)

Recognition and Rewards

• Performance-based company bonus scheme
• Defined promotion windows and career progression opportunities
• Regular team events and social celebrations
• Monthly performance recognition awards

Future-Focused Benefits

• Enhanced company pension
• Death-in-service coverage
• Sustainability and charity initiatives

Career Development

• Professional body membership fees covered
• Dedicated CPD time for training and development
• Clear progression frameworks for growth

If you’re passionate about shaping the future of environmental consultancy and want to be part of a forward-thinking team, apply now to explore this incredible opportunity!