Principal Environmental Consultant

Ciwmjobs; England; Remote; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CIWMjobs is partnering with a leading infrastructure and highways and essential services organisation to recruit a Principal Environmental Consultant. This role shapes environmental strategy, leads technical delivery and drives sustainable outcomes across a diverse portfolio of projects from concept through delivery.

You will act as the go-to expert on EIA, planning and sustainability, mentor a team of consultants, and influence senior stakeholders and clients.

Qualifications

• Lead Environmental Strategy on landmark projects from concept to delivery.
• Provide senior-level EIA, planning and sustainability advice.
• Drive carbon, biodiversity and climate resilience initiatives.
• Mentor consultants and help grow the environmental function.
• Influence senior stakeholders and clients to shape project strategy.

Responsibilities

• Direct Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) activities.
• Advise senior stakeholders on environmental strategy and delivery.
• Mentor and develop the environmental consulting team.
• Lead innovations in carbon reduction and biodiversity.
• Shape strategy and capabilities for future consultancy growth.

Skills

Environmental Strategy

EIA

Planning

Stakeholder Engagement

Leadership & Mentoring

Commercial Awareness

Education

Chartered Environmental Professional

Job description

We're excited to be partnering with a leading infrastructure and highways and essential services organisation that is continuing to grow its environmental consultancy function. As investment increases across major infrastructure programmes, they're looking for a Principal Environmental Consultant to play a pivotal role in shaping environmental strategy, leading technical delivery and influencing sustainable outcomes across a diverse portfolio of projects. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced environmental professional who wants to move beyond project delivery and take a strategic leadership role. You'll be responsible for directing Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) activities, advising senior stakeholders, mentoring consultants and helping drive innovation across carbon reduction, biodiversity and climate resilience initiatives. If you're looking for a role that combines technical excellence, leadership and genuine influence, this could be the perfect next step.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Leading Environmental Strategy on Landmark Projects: Take the lead on complex infrastructure schemes, influencing key decisions and ensuring environmental considerations are embedded from concept through to delivery.
• Being the Go-To Technical Expert: Provide senior-level environmental advice across EIA, planning, sustainability and compliance, helping project teams navigate challenges and unlock opportunities.
• Driving Carbon, Biodiversity & Climate Resilience Initiatives: Champion innovative environmental solutions that deliver meaningful improvements and create long-term positive impacts.
• Shaping the Future of a Growing Consultancy Team: Play a key role in developing the environmental function, enhancing standards, strengthening capabilities and supporting future growth.
• Influencing Senior Stakeholders & Clients: Build trusted relationships with clients, regulators and multidisciplinary teams, helping to shape project strategy and deliver successful outcomes.

Who They're Looking For:

• A Respected Environmental Leader: An experienced consultant with a proven track record of delivering environmental solutions across infrastructure, construction or highways projects.
• An EIA & Planning Specialist: Someone with solid expertise in Environmental Impact Assessment, environmental planning and the wider regulatory landscape.
• A Strategic Thinker with Commercial Awareness: Able to balance environmental priorities, project objectives and commercial considerations while delivering exceptional results.
• A Collaborative People Leader: Experienced in mentoring and supporting teams, creating an environment where others can develop and perform at their best.
• An Ambitious Principal Consultant Ready to Make an Impact: A chartered environmental professional who wants to influence major projects, shape team growth and leave a lasting legacy on the UK's infrastructure sector.

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