Principal Consultant - EIA

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal EIA Consultant to join their dynamic team. This role involves managing significant EIA projects for major infrastructure initiatives across the UK, including renewable energy developments. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional report writing skills and a strong understanding of the EIA process. The company values collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive environment where employees can thrive. With competitive salaries and professional development opportunities, this position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the field of environmental consultancy.

Benefits

Competitive Salaries

Holidays

Pension Schemes

Health Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Flexible Working Arrangements

Qualifications

• Excellent report writing skills and experience managing EIA projects.
• Detailed knowledge of the EIA process and consultancy experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage EIA projects and provide advice on EIA Regulations.
• Draft reports and sign off on Environmental Statements.

Skills

Report Writing

EIA Project Management

Knowledge of EIA Process

Mentoring

Education

Relevant Environmental Degree

Job description

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About the Role

RPS is seeking a Principal EIA Consultant to join our team, based in Abingdon, London, Cardiff, Manchester, or Edinburgh. We are engaged in some of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects, including large-scale energy developments such as solar, offshore wind, interconnectors, and energy storage. Our portfolio includes the Gatwick Airport Northern Runway Project, Morgan and Mona Offshore Wind Projects, and others.

Our Clients and Collaborations

We work with major companies like bp renewables, EnBW, Flotation Energy, Alcemi, and others, building a strong track record in renewables, transport, and net-zero initiatives.

Team Culture

At RPS, our people are our strength. We foster a collaborative, flat organizational structure that encourages innovation and swift communication among some of the industry's brightest minds.

Responsibilities

• Manage EIA projects within a consultancy environment and provide advice on EIA Regulations.
• Partner with multidisciplinary teams including health impact assessment, sustainability, climate change, planning, ecology, heritage, and transport.
• Draft reports, including project descriptions, non-technical summaries, and bid documents.
• Sign off on Environmental Statements and advise clients on all aspects of EIA.
• Mentor junior team members and collaborate with digital and design teams to enhance digital EIA capacity.

Candidate Profile

Ideal candidates will have excellent report writing skills, experience managing EIA projects, and detailed knowledge of the EIA process. A relevant environmental degree and experience in consultancy are essential, with digital EIA experience and NSIP/DCO project experience being desirable. A full UK driving license is required.

Benefits and Development

We offer competitive salaries, holidays, pension schemes, health benefits, professional development opportunities, and flexible working arrangements. We value diversity and inclusion, aiming to create a workplace that respects and develops all employees.

Next Steps

If interested, the Talent Acquisition Team will contact you for further discussions, followed by an interview with the EIA team. We welcome all applications that align with your career goals.

About RPS

Following our acquisition by Tetra Tech in January 2023, we now operate globally with over 28,000 employees. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, embedding these principles in all our processes.