Principal EIA Consultant - Onshore Renewables

APEM Ltd; Scotland; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

APEM Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a Principal EIA Consultant to lead environmental impact assessments for onshore renewables, transport and infrastructure. You will manage multidisciplinary teams, mentor consultants and liaise with clients and regulators from feasibility to consent and post-consent compliance.

This role offers varied projects across Scotland and the wider UK & Ireland, with opportunities to influence service development and client relationships within our expanding

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Planning or related.
• Significant programme / project management experience delivering environmental projects.
• Established track record in EIA-related work: screening, scoping, end reporting and post-consent.
• Understanding of UK planning regimes for impact assessment with Scotland focus.
• Demonstrable stakeholder engagement experience with meetings and ancillary materials.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of Environmental Impact Assessments and wider consenting work.
• Guide projects from feasibility through planning, consent and post-consent compliance.
• Manage project teams and oversee delivery while maintaining client relationships.
• Provide strategic planning, consenting and post-consent advice for complex developments.

Skills

Team leadership

EIA delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Technical review

Proposal writing

Education

BSc Environmental Science / related

Job description

APEM Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a Principal EIA Consultant to lead environmental impact assessments for onshore renewables, transport and infrastructure. You will manage multidisciplinary teams, mentor consultants and liaise with clients and regulators from feasibility to consent and post-consent compliance.

This role offers varied projects across Scotland and the wider UK & Ireland, with opportunities to influence service development and client relationships within our expanding