Principal EIA Specialist in City

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 scheme

Generous annual leave

Hybrid work structure

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in Cardiff is seeking a Principal EIA Specialist to lead hydrogeology, hydrology and water environment chapters for complex EIAs within a specialist water consultancy.

You will mentor junior team members, contribute technical expertise, and enjoy hybrid work with one day per week in the Cardiff office.

Qualifications

• Degree required in Hydrology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, Civil/Environmental Engineering or related field.
• Chartered professional or working toward chartered status.
• Experience writing and delivering complex EIAs.
• Full right to work in the UK.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Live within commutable distance to Cardiff office.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and defend hydrogeology, hydrology and water environment chapters for EIAs.
• Provide technical leadership and act as a technical expert within the team.
• Mentor and support junior team members.

Skills

EIA expertise

Technical writing

Mentoring juniors

Team leadership

Education

Degree in Hydrology / Hydrogeology / Environmental Science / Civil/Environmental Engineering

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.