Leeds
£45,000 - £50,000
Are you an experienced Principal EIA Consultant looking for a role where your expertise can genuinely influence major development projects?
My client is a well-established independent environmental consultancy with over 30 years of experience delivering high-quality environmental advice across the UK and internationally. With a strong reputation for technical excellence, collaboration and meaningful environmental work, they are continuing to grow their EIA team.
As a Principal EIA Consultant, you will work across major infrastructure and development projects, including transport, renewable energy and property. You will coordinate environmental inputs, work closely with technical specialists and design teams, and help shape projects from early strategy and feasibility through to detailed design and consenting.
The EIA Consultant will also have the opportunity to work across different consenting regimes, prepare EIA documentation and Environmental Statements, liaise with clients and stakeholders, support fee proposals and play an active role in developing junior team members.
What is offered:
Competitive salary (£45,000 to £50,000)
Enhanced pension scheme
Generous annual leave
Bonus scheme
Medical cover
Death in service life cover
Flexible working
Wellbeing programmes and Employee Assistance support
Mental health first aiders
To be considered, you will need:
Relevant degree-level qualification in EIA, environmental management, planning or a related discipline
Strong understanding of UK EIA processes and legislation
Significant experience leading complex, multidisciplinary EIAs
Excellent report writing and communication skills
Strong project management and stakeholder engagement experience
Experience managing budgets and coordinating project deliverables
Full UK driving licence
Full right to work in the UK
Living in Leeds or within a reasonable commute of the Leeds officeIf you are a Principal EIA Consultant ready for a role with variety, responsibility and genuine scope to make an impact, please contact Sam Rees at Penguin Recruitment as this could be a great next move for you
Salary description
£45000.00 - £50000.00 per year