Principal EIA Consultant – Major UK Infrastructure

Waterjobsuk; Greater London; Hybride; GBP 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible/hybrid work

Private medical cover

Chartership support

Parental leave

Annual leave purchase

Volunteer days

Inclusive culture

Résumé du poste

Jacobs, a leading environmental consultancy, is seeking a Principal EIA Consultant to drive environmental assessment workstreams across major UK and Ireland projects. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, advise clients, and help secure project consents to deliver sustainable outcomes.

The role offers flexible/hybrid working, opportunities for leadership progression, and engagement with major clients across energy, water, and infrastructure sectors.

Qualifications

• Degree or Master's qualification in a relevant environmental, planning or scientific discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrable experience delivering EIAs and coordinating environmental work on infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of environmental assessment methodologies and legislation.
• Experience with UK consenting regimes (DCO, Town & Country Planning or similar).
• Client-facing experience with ability to build trusted relationships and engage stakeholders effectively.
• Strong leadership, communication and project management skills.
• Chartership or membership with ISEP, CIWEM or IES, or commitment to pursue with Jacobs' support.

Responsabilités

• Lead environmental assessment workstreams and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide strategic advice to clients and ensure delivery of complex infrastructure projects.
• Support successful consent and delivery, embedding environmental and sustainability considerations.
• Engage regulators and clients to navigate environmental requirements and approvals.

Connaissances

Leadership

Client-facing

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Formation

Environmental/planning/scientific degree

Chartership / professional body membership

Description du poste

Jacobs, a leading environmental consultancy, is seeking a Principal EIA Consultant to drive environmental assessment workstreams across major UK and Ireland projects. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, advise clients, and help secure project consents to deliver sustainable outcomes.

The role offers flexible/hybrid working, opportunities for leadership progression, and engagement with major clients across energy, water, and infrastructure sectors.