Environmental Assessment Manager

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental body in the UK is looking for an experienced Environmental Assessment Manager to provide environmental advice for significant energy infrastructure projects. The role includes preparing assessments and interpreting data, primarily focusing on offshore wind and solar projects. Candidates should have a degree in Environmental Sciences and relevant experience. This position allows for flexibility in location within the UK and has a contract from October 2025 to January 2026.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in writing, reviewing or responding to HRAs and EIAs.
• Strong ability to interpret complex environmental information and provide clear recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical environmental advice to support planning decisions on major energy projects.
• Review, interpret and respond to Habitats Regulations Assessments (HRAs) and Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs).
• Assess complex environmental data and communicate findings clearly to stakeholders.

Skills

Environmental advice

Data interpretation

Report writing

Stakeholder communication

Education

Undergraduate degree in Environmental Sciences

Job description

Overview

We are working with a central government department that requires an experienced Environmental Assessment Manager to join their operational delivery team. The successful candidate will provide evidence-based environmental advice to inform Ministerial decisions on nationally significant energy infrastructure projects under the Planning Act 2008. These projects may include both onshore and offshore developments, with a particular focus on offshore wind and solar.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical environmental advice to support planning decisions on major energy projects.
• Review, interpret and respond to Habitats Regulations Assessments (HRAs) and Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs).
• Assess complex environmental data and communicate findings clearly to stakeholders.
• Contribute expertise on issues relating to offshore wind, solar and wider nationally significant infrastructure projects.

Essential Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in Environmental Sciences or a closely related field.
• Proven experience in writing, reviewing or responding to HRAs and EIAs.
• Strong ability to interpret complex environmental information and provide clear recommendations.

Desirable

• Background or interest in technical environmental specialisms such as landscape & visual assessment, land quality, water, noise, air quality, or human health.
• Membership of a relevant professional body.

Additional Information

• This is an office-based or home-working contract with flexibility to be located in London, Salford, Aberdeen, Birmingham, Cardiff, Darlington or Edinburgh.
• Standard working week of 37 hours.
• Contract Length: 13 October 2025 - 15 January 2026.
• IR35: Inside IR35
• Rate: £350 - £450 per day.