Principal EIA Specialist

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contributions

Tax-free bonuses

Cycle to Work

Generous annual leave

Flexible work structure

Work-life balance

Friendly team

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd. is seeking an experienced Principal EIA Specialist in Cardiff to lead hydrogeology, hydrology and water environment chapters for complex EIAs. You will act as a technical expert within the water environment team and guide junior colleagues.

The role is permanent with hybrid flexibility, requiring only 1 day per week in the Cardiff office, and offers a competitive salary and strong career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Requires a degree in Hydrology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, Civil/Environmental Engineering, or related field.
• Chartered professional or working toward chartered status.
• Experience in writing and delivering complex EIAs.
• Right to work in the UK and full UK driving license.
• Live within commutable distance to Cardiff office.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and defend hydrogeology, hydrology, and water environment chapters for EIAs.
• Share expertise with junior team members and provide guidance.
• Role involves heavy technical work with hybrid Cardiff office (1 day/week in office).

Skills

Hydrogeology

Hydrology

Environmental Science

Civil/Environmental Engineering

Education

Hydrology degree

Hydrogeology degree

Environmental Science degree

Civil/Environmental Engineering degree

Job description

Principal EIA Specialist

Cardiff

£55,000-£66,000 per annum

A well-established, specialist water consultancy recognised nationwide, are looking for their next ambitious Principal EIA Specialist. If you are an experienced Principal EIA Specialist looking to join a team of highly experienced scientists and engineers, bringing your own expertise to every project this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits for the successful Principal EIA Specialist:

• A competitive salary of £55,000-£66,000
• Fantastic opportunities for career progression and development
• Additional benefits such as pension contributions, tax-free bonuses, and a Cycle to Work scheme
• Very generous annual leave
• A refreshing flexible work structure with a strong importance placed on work life balance
• Work within a friendly, supportive, and experienced team of professionals

The role of the Principal EIA Specialist:

A Principal EIA Specialist working within the water environment team, will be heavily involved with technical work, acting as technical expert within the team. You will be responsible for preparing and defending reliable hydrogeology, hydrology, and water environment chapters for complex Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs).A Principal EIA Specialist will also share their expertise with the junior members of the team, providing support and guidance. This role requires only 1 day per week in the Cardiff office, offering hybrid flexibility.

Requirements for the Principal EIA Specialist:

• A degree in Hydrology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, Civil/Environmental Engineering, or a related field
• You are a chartered professional or working to achieve it
• Previous experience in writing and delivering complex EIAs.
• The full right to work in the UK
• A full UK driving licence
• Live within a commutable distance to the Cardiff office

This is a permanent role.