Principal Eia Consultant - Renewable Energy

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking experienced Project Managers to join their dynamic team in Edinburgh. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead complex consent applications within the power sector, contributing to major projects across the UK and Ireland. You will be part of a diverse team of professionals, utilizing your expertise in Environmental Impact Assessment and Planning. If you are passionate about making a significant impact in the power sector and thrive in a collaborative environment, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing complex planning and EIA consent applications.
• Proven track record in leading project management roles.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex planning and EIA consent applications from inception to consent.
• Lead roles on power and infrastructure projects.

Skills

Environmental Impact Assessment

Planning

Project Management

Consent Applications

Education

Degree in Environmental Science or related field

Job description

Job Description

Following a number of recent significant contract wins in the Power Sector, SLR has opportunities for either Principal or Associate level Project Managers to join us across any of our English, Scottish or Welsh offices. Applications are welcome from Environmental Impact Assessment and/or Planning experienced candidates.

The role

With over 30 individual Environmental, Advisory and Engineering disciplines, SLR offers clients an unrivalled breadth of expertise for project delivery. You will join the Planning and ESIA team, which employs over 100 planning and EIA professionals supporting projects across sectors such as Power, Mining, Waste Management, Industry, Major Infrastructure, and the Built Environment. This role provides an exciting opportunity for experienced individuals to lead complex consent applications for major projects across the UK and Ireland, particularly in the power sector.

Your responsibilities will be varied, but you will have the opportunity to:

1. Manage a range of complex planning, EIA, and non-EIA consent applications from inception to consent and discharge of planning conditions. These may include Town and Country Planning Act, Planning Act, and Section 36 Electricity Act consent applications.
2. Take Project Manager lead roles on power and infrastructure projects.