Principal EIA Consultant: Lead Infrastructure & Net-Zero

isepglobal; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Competitive compensation

Enhanced pension contributions up to

Private medical cover

Life assurance

Wellbeing support

Professional memberships funded

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Principal EIA Consultant to lead environmental assessment and consenting for major infrastructure, water, energy and environmental projects across the UK and Ireland. You will influence project strategy, manage multidisciplinary teams, and deliver enduring environmental outcomes while supporting net zero ambitions.

You'll work on renewables, hydrogen, utilities, rail and other nationally significant schemes, with hybrid working and a clear pathway to progression.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and environmental coordination on infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of UK environmental legislation and planning frameworks (DCO, Town & Country Planning).
• Excellent client-facing and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental assessment and consenting workstreams for major projects.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams to deliver EIA and related services.
• Provide strategic environmental advice to clients and manage consent processes and approvals.

Skills

Environmental Impact Assessments

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental planning/science

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Principal EIA Consultant to lead environmental assessment and consenting for major infrastructure, water, energy and environmental projects across the UK and Ireland. You will influence project strategy, manage multidisciplinary teams, and deliver enduring environmental outcomes while supporting net zero ambitions.

You'll work on renewables, hydrogen, utilities, rail and other nationally significant schemes, with hybrid working and a clear pathway to progression.