Principal / Associate EIA Consultant

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £50k-£70k

Hybrid working

Private medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life assurance

Income protection

Pension with 5% employer contribution

Cy cle to work scheme

Season ticket loans

Gym and lifestyle discounts

Volunteer leave

L&D platform

Employee referral bonus

Networking events

Long service awards

Sick pay

Job summary

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd in Manchester is seeking a Principal or Associate Environmental Consultant to lead Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) projects across highways, water, energy and development sectors. You will manage projects from inception to delivery, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and advising on environmental strategy.

The role offers hybrid working from the Manchester office with WFH options.

Qualifications

• Degree in environmental/planning or related discipline.
• Significant EIA consultancy experience across infrastructure sectors.
• Experience managing and coordinating complex environmental projects.
• Strong understanding of UK EIA legislation and processes.
• Client-facing and stakeholder management experience.
• Experience preparing bids, tenders and proposals.
• Chartered status, or working towards chartership, is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate EIA projects from inception through delivery.
• Act as EIA Project Manager and/or EIA Coordinator on multidisciplinary projects.
• Provide technical environmental advice and quality assurance.
• Prepare and review Environmental Management Plans and related documentation.
• Manage project programmes, budgets and resources.
• Support bid preparation, tender submissions and work-winning activities.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, regulators and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal specialists and partners to deliver integrated solutions.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to business development.

Skills

EIA project management

Stakeholder management

Bid/tender experience

Education

Degree in environmental/planning

Job description

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

04/10/2026

About this job

Your new company Our client is a leading multidisciplinary consultancy with a long-established reputation for delivering innovative engineering, environmental and infrastructure solutions across the UK and internationally.

Working across sectors including transport, water, energy, development and the built environment, they provide integrated services that help shape sustainable and resilient infrastructure.

With a collaborative, people-focused culture, the business brings together environmental, planning, engineering and technical specialists to deliver complex projects from concept through to completion.

The organisation is committed to professional development, flexible working and supporting employees in achieving their long-term career ambitions, making it an excellent opportunity for an experienced EIA professional looking to take the next step in their career.

Your new role As a Principal or Associate Environmental Consultant, you will take a leading role in the delivery and management of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) projects across a diverse portfolio, including highways improvement schemes, water infrastructure projects, anaerobic digestion facilities and wider development projects.

You'll work on a hybrid basis from their Manchester office, with WFH options.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include: Leading and coordinating EIA projects from inception through to delivery.

Acting as EIA Project Manager and/or EIA Coordinator on multidisciplinary projects.

Providing technical environmental advice and quality assurance.

Preparing and reviewing Environmental Management Plans (EMPs) and environmental documentation.

Managing project programmes, budgets and resource requirements.

Supporting bid preparation, tender submissions and work-winning activities.

Building and maintaining relationships with clients, regulators and key stakeholders.

Working closely with internal technical specialists and partner organisations to deliver integrated project solutions.

Supporting the development and mentoring of junior team members.

Contributing to strategic business development and increasing client engagement opportunities.

What you need to succeed

Degree-qualified in an environmental, planning or related discipline.

Significant EIA consultancy experience, ideally gained within the infrastructure, transport, water, energy or development sectors.

Experience managing and coordinating complex environmental projects.

Strong understanding of UK EIA legislation and environmental assessment processes.

Proven client-facing and stakeholder management experience.

Experience preparing bids, tenders and proposals.

Excellent report writing, communication and project management skills.

Chartered status, or actively working towards chartership, would be advantageous.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary of £50,000 to £70,000 depending on experience and level.
• discretionary bonus opportunities
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Private medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support initiatives
• Company pension scheme with 5% employer contribution
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Income protection cover
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Professional membership fees paid (up to two relevant subscriptions)
• Chartership bonus upon achieving professional status
• Cycle to Work scheme and electric vehicle benefit
• Season ticket loans
• Gym and lifestyle discounts
• Volunteering leave and charity giving scheme
• Ongoing learning and development support through a structured L&D platform
• Employee referral bonus scheme
• Regular social and networking events
• Long service recognition awards
• Company sick pay scheme