Principal Environmental Consultant

Principal Environmental Consultant

Our client is seeking a Principal Environmental Consultant to lead Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) activities across infrastructure projects. Working with engineers, project managers, regulators and clients, you will manage environmental risks, provide technical leadership and support the delivery of sustainable project outcomes.

Key responsibilities include leading environmental assessments, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, ensuring compliance with environmental legislation, implementing carbon reduction and climate resilience initiatives, engaging stakeholders, and managing project budgets, programmes and resources.

What You'll Bring

Degree qualified in an environmental or related discipline.
Chartered Environmentalist (or equivalent).
Strong consultancy experience within highways, construction or infrastructure.
Excellent knowledge of EIA processes, assessment methodologies and planning legislation.
Proven experience delivering environmental assessments, consents and sustainability initiatives.
Strong report writing, project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
Experience leading teams and managing multiple priorities.
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Benefits

Pension scheme
24/7 Online GP
Employee Assistance Programme
Retail discounts platform
Life assurance
Cycle to Work scheme
Enhanced family leave
Company car and fuel card
EV/hybrid salary sacrifice scheme
28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Private healthcare
Flexible working arrangements
Holiday purchase scheme
Employee referral rewards scheme
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed