Principal / Associate Evironmental Consultant

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career progression

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Principal / Associate Environmental Consultant in Scotland, with a strong background in EIA and project delivery. You will lead environmental assessments, manage teams and contribute to the growth of the environmental practice.

The role offers hybrid working in Edinburgh/Glasgow with opportunities for progression, client development and engagement across UK and international projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Science or a related environmental discipline.
• Strong track record delivering EIA and environmental consenting projects.
• Good understanding of permitting requirements across project types.
• Experience managing projects from inception to completion.
• Involvement in bid and tender preparation.
• Excellent technical reporting, analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience engaging with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
• Membership of a relevant professional body.
• Chartered Environmentalist, Chartered Scientist or working toward chartership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and consenting processes.
• Act as technical lead across a portfolio of environmental projects.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and technical specialists.
• Manage projects from bid/tender stages through delivery.
• Support bids, tenders and business development opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to develop new areas of business.
• Mentor junior colleagues.
• Contribute to growth of the environmental team.

Skills

Environmental assessment

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Technical reporting

Bid/tender preparation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science

Job description

Job Title: Principal / Associate Environmental Consultant

Location: Edinburgh or Glasgow Offices | Scotland | Hybrid Working

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading multidisciplinary consultancy in their search for a Principal / Associate Environmental Consultant to join their growing Environmental team in Scotland.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced environmental professional with a strong background in Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), consenting and project delivery to take the next step in their career.

With a strong pipeline of secured projects across the UK and internationally, the successful candidate will play a key role in delivering a diverse range of environmental projects, working alongside multidisciplinary technical specialists and developing client relationships.

The Role

You will take a leading role in the delivery of environmental assessments and consenting projects, providing technical expertise, managing project teams and contributing to the continued growth of the business.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading and coordinating Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and associated consenting processes.
• Acting as a technical lead across a varied portfolio of environmental projects.
• Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and technical specialists.
• Managing projects from initial bid and tender stages through to successful delivery.
• Supporting the preparation of bids, tenders and business development opportunities.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
• Identifying opportunities to develop new areas of business.
• Providing mentoring and guidance to junior colleagues.
• Contributing to the continued development and growth of the environmental team.

About You

To be considered for this opportunity, you will ideally have:

• A degree in Environmental Science or a relevant environmental discipline.
• Strong experience delivering EIA and environmental consenting projects.
• A good understanding of consenting and permitting requirements across different project types.
• Experience managing projects from inception through to completion.
• Previous involvement in bid and tender preparation.
• Excellent technical reporting, analytical and communication skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work to deadlines.
• Experience engaging with clients, stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams.
• Membership of a relevant professional body.
• Chartered Environmentalist, Chartered Scientist or equivalent status, or working towards chartership.

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Excellent opportunities for career progression into senior leadership.
• A varied and interesting portfolio of UK and international projects.
• Access to ongoing professional training and development.
• A comprehensive benefits package covering health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle benefits.
• The opportunity to join a collaborative and supportive multidisciplinary team.