Principal EIA Consultant

Job Title: Principal EIA Consultant
Location: Scotland

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading consultancy that plays a critical role in delivering nationally significant infrastructure and utilities projects. The company provides a range of professional services, including land access, planning, geospatial and environmental support, to help drive the UK and Ireland toward a Net Zero future.

As part of their ongoing growth, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Principal Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Consultant to join their established Environment and Planning team. This role will focus on project delivery and team leadership across EIA and wider planning services in Scotland.

The Opportunity

The successful individual will lead and coordinate a wide range of environmental planning services, with a primary focus on technically complex EIA work.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver environmental planning services across a variety of high-profile projects, including those subject to permitted development, planning applications, and NSIPs

• Lead or manage a small team, supporting their development and delegating tasks effectively

• Coordinate the preparation of Environmental Outcomes Reports (EORs) and other statutory documents in line with current and emerging Scottish policy and legislation

• Provide clear technical advice to clients and internal stakeholders, including feasibility assessments and risk mitigation strategies

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, local authorities and statutory bodies

• Oversee project performance, ensure timely delivery, and maintain a proactive, solutions-driven approach

• Support business development by identifying new work opportunities and contributing to proposals

Requirements

• Degree in Environmental Impact Assessment, Planning, or a related discipline

• Chartered membership of IEMA and/or MRTPI

• Strong understanding of Scottish planning policy, EIA regulations, and wider environmental legislation

• Demonstrated experience leading or coordinating EIA projects across infrastructure or utility sectors

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including report writing and stakeholder engagement

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and annual bonus

• 25 days annual leave plus birthday leave

• Private health cover and Vitality membership

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave and sabbatical policy

• Cycle to work and electric vehicle salary sacrifice schemes

• Life insurance (4x salary)

• Professional development support, including paid study leave

• On-site parking (where applicable) and regular company-wide events

To apply or find out more, please contact Josh at Penguin Recruitment on or email .