Principal / Associate Environmental Consultant

ISEP; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Hybrid working

Competitive salary

Training and career development

Job summary

isepglobal is partnering with a leading engineering and environmental consultancy to recruit a Principal / Associate Consultant - EIA to join their Scotland team in Glasgow or Edinburgh. The role focuses on leading environmental assessments, managing consenting processes and delivering complex projects.

You will work with multidisciplinary specialists, build strong client relationships and help shape the future of environmental consultancy, with flexible, hybrid working arrangements and clear

Qualifications

• Experience leading Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and environmental consenting.
• Strong project management, analytical and reporting skills.
• Experience contributing to bids and delivering projects from inception to completion.

Responsibilities

• Lead Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and consenting activities.
• Act as technical lead and manage project delivery.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects.
• Support bids, tenders and business development where appropriate.
• Build and maintain client relationships and mentor junior colleagues.

Skills

EIA experience

Project management

Reporting

Bid experience

Chartered status desirable

Job description

We're partnering with a leading engineering and environmental consultancy to recruit a Principal / Associate Consultant - EIA to join their growing Scotland team in either Glasgow or Edinburgh.

Our client is a globally recognised organisation delivering innovative engineering, infrastructure and environmental solutions across a diverse range of sectors. With a strong reputation for technical excellence, collaboration and delivering projects that make a meaningful difference, they offer an environment where talented professionals can thrive.

With exciting project wins, a strong forward order book and opportunities across the UK and internationally, this is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team and contribute to projects shaping a more sustainable future.

The opportunity

As a Principal / Associate Consultant, you'll play a key role in leading environmental assessments, managing consenting processes and supporting the delivery of complex projects. You'll work alongside multidisciplinary specialists, build strong client relationships and help shape the future of environmental consultancy.

Key duties

• Leading and coordinating Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and consenting activities.
• Acting as technical lead and managing project delivery.
• Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Supporting bids, tenders and business development.
• Building relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Mentoring junior colleagues and supporting team development.

About you

We're keen to connect with experienced environmental professionals who have:

• Strong experience in EIA and environmental consenting.
• Excellent project management, analytical and reporting skills.
• Experience contributing to bids and delivering projects from inception to completion.
• A passion for the environment and professional development.
• Chartered status, or working towards it, is desirable.

Why join our client?

• Exciting, varied projects across the UK and beyond.
• A genuinely collaborative and inclusive working culture.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
• Excellent training, development and career progression opportunities.