Principal / Associate EIA Consultant

TN United Kingdom; Stirling; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multidisciplinary firm in Stirling is seeking a Principal Environmental Impact Assessment Planner. The role involves managing EIA projects, ensuring compliance with regulations, and leading a team. Candidates should have a relevant degree and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Annual Bonus Scheme

25 Days Annual Leave Plus Birthday Leave

Flexible Working Options

Pension Scheme

Life Insurance

Free On-Site Parking

Multiple Social Events

Qualifications

• Chartered membership of IEMA and/or MRTPI required.
• Experience managing EIA projects and teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to deliver environmental planning services.
• Coordinate EIA projects in compliance with UK regulations.
• Develop relationships with stakeholders and clients.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Commercial Awareness

Education

EIA and/or Planning Degree

Tools

GIS

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Stirling, United Kingdom

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Consulting

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Posted:

17.05.2025

Expiry Date:

01.07.2025

Job Description:

Your new company

Our client is a large multidisciplinary firm that provides a variety of services, including land access and assembly, agricultural liaison, planning, environmental impact assessments, and geospatial mapping.

Their Environmental and Planning Team is seeking an experienced Principal Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Planner to enhance their growing expertise.

The ideal candidate will have experience in Scotland, a comprehensive understanding of Scottish policy and relevant legislation, and the ability to engage with stakeholders and clients.

Your new role

In this role, you will need to:

1. Lead or manage a small team to deliver a range of environmental planning services, focusing on technical EIA and Planning specialisms for projects with varying environmental sensitivities.
2. Coordinate EIA projects in line with relevant guidance, legislation, and policy in the UK, providing advice and preparing EIA reports from initial screening to EORs.
3. Stay informed about policy changes and ensure compliance with evolving regulations.
4. Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including client teams, technical specialists, and Local Authority planning officers.
5. Manage and take ownership of team performance, meeting deadlines and objectives, and proactively driving progress and improvements.
6. Support the wider Environmental and Planning team on other projects, providing guidance, seeking efficiency gains, and identifying new business opportunities.
7. Maintain your knowledge and skills through CPD and professional development, especially if working towards IEMA or RTPI memberships.
8. Support and coordinate the work and development of junior staff, providing constructive feedback and effective delegation.
9. Ensure all work complies with legal, regulatory, contractual, and organizational requirements.

What you'll need to succeed

1. A relevant EIA and/or planning degree, with chartered membership of IEMA and/or MRTPI.
2. Strong analytical, presentation, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to write fee proposals and advise on multidisciplinary projects.
3. Commercial awareness to understand client needs and stakeholder negotiations.
4. Excellent communication skills and willingness to learn and develop.
5. Good knowledge of GIS and environmental technical disciplines.
6. Self-motivated, organized, and holding a full UK driving license.
7. A team player with a positive attitude.

What you'll get in return

• Annual bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus 1 day for your birthday
• Flexible working options to support work/life balance
• Pension scheme via The Peoples Pension
• Life insurance (4x salary)
• Free on-site parking
• Multiple social events throughout the year