Principal EIA Consultant

Penguin Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced pension

Death in service

Bonus scheme

Medical cover

Flexible working

Wellbeing programmes

Career progression

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment in Leeds is seeking a Principal Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Consultant to lead a growing EIA team on high-profile projects across transport, renewable energy, and property. Based in Leeds, the role offers hybrid working and the chance to shape environmental outcomes from strategy through to detailed design.

You will manage complex EIAs, coordinate specialists, and mentor junior colleagues, while contributing to business development and bid preparation within a

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in EIA or related environmental discipline.
• Comprehensive knowledge of UK EIA processes and legislation.
• Broad technical understanding of environmental disciplines and development projects.
• Experience leading complex EIAs and managing high-quality documentation.
• Strong communication and report-writing skills; ability to review and author reports.
• Experience in line management or mentoring junior team members.
• Proven ability to contribute to business development and bid preparation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate environmental inputs for major EIA projects.
• Manage environmental assessments from strategy to detailed design and conditions.
• Prepare screening, scoping, consultation materials and Environmental Statements.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to integrate environmental solutions.
• Engage with clients and sub-consultants to ensure delivery.
• Prepare fee proposals and manage project budgets.
• Mentor junior team members and support business development.

Skills

EIA processes

Budget tracking

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Mentorship

Education

Degree in EIA or related environmental discipline

Job description

Principal Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Consultant

Location: Leeds

Salary: Competitive with excellent benefits

Type: Full-time, Permanent

Overview

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be hiring on behalf of a leading environmental consultancy for a motivated and experienced Principal EIA Consultant to join their growing Environmental Impact Assessment team. Based in Leeds, this is an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of high-profile projects across sectors such as transport, renewable energy, and property.

This role offers the flexibility of hybrid working alongside the chance to deliver meaningful projects that positively impact the environment. If you are passionate about embedding environmental considerations into development design and thrive in a collaborative, innovative environment, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

As a Principal EIA Consultant, your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading and coordinating environmental inputs for major EIA projects.
• Managing environmental assessments across various stages, from strategy development to detailed design and discharging of conditions.
• Preparing screening and scoping documentation, consultation materials, and Environmental Statements (ES) to the highest standard.
• Collaborating with internal technical specialists and external stakeholders to integrate environmental solutions into project designs.
• Engaging with clients, sub-consultants, and stakeholder groups to ensure effective communication and successful project delivery.
• Preparing fee proposals and managing project budgets.
• Supporting junior team members through line management or mentorship.
• Contributing to business development activities, including bid preparation.

Qualifications

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:

• A degree-level qualification in EIA or a related environmental discipline.
• Comprehensive knowledge of EIA processes and relevant UK legislation.
• Broad technical understanding of key environmental disciplines and development projects.
• Proven experience leading complex, multi-disciplinary EIAs, including producing and managing high-quality documentation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to review and author technical reports.
• Excellent project management skills, including budget tracking and coordination of deliverables.
• Experience engaging with diverse stakeholder groups.
• Demonstrated ability to manage financial control and project timelines.
• Experience in line management or mentoring junior team members.
• A proven track record of contributing to business development and bid preparation.

Day-to-Day

Your daily activities will include:

• Collaborating with internal and external teams to manage environmental inputs for ongoing projects.
• Reviewing and authoring EIA documentation, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and standards.
• Engaging with clients and stakeholders to provide updates and address project needs.
• Coordinating with technical specialists to embed environmental considerations into project designs.
• Overseeing project budgets and timelines, ensuring deliverables are met to the highest standards.
• Supporting junior team members through guidance and mentorship.
• Contributing to business development by preparing proposals and identifying new opportunities.

Benefits

The company offers an attractive benefits package which includes:

• Competitive salary.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Death in service life cover.
• Bonus scheme.
• Medical cover.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Access to wellbeing programmes, including mental health first aiders and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

The employer is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace. As an equal opportunities employer, they ensure no applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

We look forward to hearing from you