Principal EIA Consultant: Lead Major Infrastructure UK

Jacobs; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Private medical cover

Chartership support

Parental leave

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an experienced Principal EIA Consultant to lead environmental assessment workstreams and coordinate multidisciplinary teams across major UK projects. You will provide strategic client guidance and help deliver complex infrastructure with a focus on sustainability and regulatory compliance.

Join a leading global environmental and engineering firm, working within the Water & Environment business to shape consented, resilient projects across the UK and Europe.

Qualifications

• Degree or Master's qualification in a relevant environmental, planning or scientific discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Experience delivering EIAs and environmental coordination for infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of environmental assessment methodologies and environmental legislation.
• Experience working within UK consenting and planning regimes (DCO, Town & Country Planning or similar).
• Client-facing with the ability to build trusted relationships and engage effectively with stakeholders.
• Strong leadership, communication and project management skills.
• Relevant chartership and membership of a professional body such as ISEP, CIWEM or IES, or a commitment to achieve this with Jacobs' support.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental assessment workstreams and coordinate multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Provide strategic advice to clients and support delivery of complex infrastructure projects.
• Manage stakeholder engagement and ensure environmental and sustainability considerations are embedded across projects.
• Support the Environmental Planning team across sectors including energy, water, utilities and transport.

Skills

Client-facing

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Education

Degree or Master's in environmental/planning/science

Job description

Jacobs is seeking an experienced Principal EIA Consultant to lead environmental assessment workstreams and coordinate multidisciplinary teams across major UK projects. You will provide strategic client guidance and help deliver complex infrastructure with a focus on sustainability and regulatory compliance.

Join a leading global environmental and engineering firm, working within the Water & Environment business to shape consented, resilient projects across the UK and Europe.