Principal EIA Consultant

Arcadis; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Principal Environmental Consultant to join their agile Environmental Planning team. This role involves leading Environmental Impact Assessments, collaborating with technical specialists, and mentoring team members. Your expertise will help tackle complex environmental challenges while ensuring sustainable development. If you are passionate about improving quality of life and protecting natural resources, this is the opportunity for you. Join a company committed to making a positive impact on the environment and society.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of EIA practices and environmental principles.
• Experience in managing EIA screening, scoping, and environmental statements.

Responsibilities

• Lead coordination and delivery of environmental work by multidisciplinary teams.
• Manage projects including resource allocation and quality assurance.
• Develop clear and impactful reports for non-technical audiences.

Skills

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

Environmental Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Report Writing

Project Management

Education

Relevant Degree

Chartered Status (or working towards)

Job description

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Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

As part of a growing and agile business, our Environmental Planning team is looking for a Principal Environmental Consultant with a broad range of EIA experience. You will work collaboratively with a range of technical specialists on a broad range of projects, lead and coordinate Environmental Impact Assessments and related deliverables, work closely with clients, develop new areas of business, and mentor others in the team.

As part of our Environmental team, you’ll help improve quality of life. Your expertise in environmental management, technical or sustainability fields could involve protected species, pollution, surface water and materials management, air quality, or noise, often in some of the world's busiest and most beautiful locations.

We work to protect our natural environment and water resources, while powering our world for future generations. The effects of climate change, rapid urbanization, and biodiversity loss are increasingly evident. We are committed to protecting natural resources and water, supporting sustainable development.

Role accountabilities:

• Leading coordination and delivery of environmental work by multidisciplinary teams, influencing project development, and ensuring optimal environmental outcomes.
• Executing and reviewing your own work to high standards.
• Collaborating with the Impact Assessment Team across the UK.
• Managing projects or project components, including resource allocation, subcontractors, and quality assurance.
• Supporting tender proposals and bids as part of a winning team.
• Providing environmental advice to clients, project managers, and colleagues.
• Engaging with stakeholders and consultees.
• Developing clear and impactful reports, capable of explaining outcomes to non-technical audiences.
• Overseeing project performance in technical, quality, commercial, and health and safety aspects.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Strong knowledge of EIA practices, environmental principles, and technical specialisms.
• Experience across various project types, including energy, residential/mixed-use, regeneration, and major infrastructure sectors like rail and highways.
• Proven ability to manage EIA screening, scoping, and environmental statement activities, including review of specialist chapters.
• Practical understanding of UK planning and consenting processes.
• Excellent report writing, verbal, and presentation skills; experience in quality review.
• Leadership and coordination experience in multidisciplinary projects.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement and negotiations with authorities and regulators.
• Relevant degree; chartered status or working towards it preferred.
• Valid UK driving license.
• Desired: Experience with SEA or IIA projects, sustainability, waste, or carbon assessments.

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