Are you an experienced environmental consultant with a strong track record delivering onshore EIA projects, maybe on major renewable energy or transmission projects? Have you previously worked through the DCO process and want to take a leading role on complex infrastructure projects? Are you looking for a role where you can combine technical delivery, client advice and team leadership within a growing consultancy?
We’re looking for a Principal Consultant to join our Environmental Assessment & Consents team, leading the delivery of a growing portfolio of onshore renewables, transmission, offshore wind land-based infrastructure and interconnector projects. You’ll lead consent-related workstreams across EIA, HRA and post-consent compliance, working closely with clients, technical specialists, legal advisers and stakeholders to identify consenting risks and develop practical solutions. You’ll also manage project teams, programmes and budgets, while contributing to tenders and supporting the development of the wider business.
Success in this role will see you become a trusted adviser to clients and a key member of project leadership teams. You’ll have the opportunity to work across the full project lifecycle, from site selection and optioneering through application and determination to post-consent compliance, while leading and mentoring colleagues and working with Project Directors to help shape the future project portfolio.
What you’ll bring:
- A degree (preferably MSc), in a relevant environmental discipline
- Significant practical experience of delivering onshore EIAs including under DCO consenting regime, demonstrating a breadth and depth of knowledge
- An established track record of providing technical assessments, EIA and/or HRA for major infrastructure development projects in the UK (experience in onshore renewables and transmission is particularly desirable)
- Significant experience of project management
It’d be a bonus to have:
- Experience of leading teams
- A broad understanding of environmental assessments with knowledge or expertise in areas such as EnvCoW, ECoW, post consent compliance and environmental consents/permitting.
- Chartered member of a relevant professional organisation (or working towards such accreditation)
- Experience of working within the planning process in UK / Republic of Ireland / Scotland
- Experience working with statutory regulators and stakeholders
- Experience working on international projects and delivering ESIA
You will be offered the chance to work on a variety of projects, many of our employees have worked on projects that have been of personal interest to them. We match this with a commitment to continuous development and learning to support your career. We also offer benefits to look after you, from private medical insurance for all employees, access to mental health first aiders and comprehensive income protection if you cannot work. We also offer superb flexible working options, balancing work with your life.
Next steps
We are focused on creating a diverse and inclusive team. If you can’t tick every box on our job description, then we are still keen to hear from you and are open to supporting your development. That may be working part time or supporting you to gain experience in a specific area – we are a growing company and are able to adapt roles to reflect individual skills.
If you think you have what it takes to join our fast-growing business, then please apply immediately on our website. All we need some basic information and your CV, we will review all applications quickly and will respond to all applications.