Principal Environmental Consultant

GreenJobs Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in the UK is seeking senior or principal environmental consultants to support the delivery of infrastructure projects in energy, water, and rail sectors. Candidates should have a degree in an environmental discipline and strong experience in environmental coordination. This role offers further career development and the opportunity to work on exciting projects while promoting sustainable outcomes.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development

Mentoring opportunities

Involvement in exciting infrastructure projects

Qualifications

• Solid experience in environmental coordination, assessment, or management, ideally within a consultancy environment.
• Ability to manage deadlines and client needs confidently.
• Chartered status through IEMA or a relevant professional body is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside a nationwide network of over 150 environmental and planning professionals.
• Coordinate Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) and manage environmental inputs.
• Build strong client relationships and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Environmental coordination

EIA process understanding

Excellent communication

Report writing skills

Client management

Education

Degree in environmental or related discipline

Job description

Overview

Our client is a leading global design, engineering, and project management consultancy, known for delivering innovative and sustainable solutions across major infrastructure projects. They’re currently looking for senior or principal environmental consultants to join their growing team and support the delivery of projects in the energy, water, rail, highways, and buildings sectors across the UK, with opportunities to work on international assignments.

Responsibilities

• Be based in London and be part of a collaborative Planning and Environmental Consenting team, working alongside a nationwide network of over 150 environmental and planning professionals.
• Help clients successfully navigate the planning and environmental consent process — from early feasibility through to construction — ensuring projects are both deliverable and environmentally responsible.
• Take a lead role in coordinating Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs), manage environmental inputs across multidisciplinary teams, and work closely with clients such as Network Rail, National Highways, Thames Water, Southern Water, National Grid, renewable energy providers, and local authorities.
• Collaborate with technical specialists, lead and review project deliverables, build strong client relationships, and mentor junior team members.
• Contribute to shaping new areas of business and developing sustainable solutions that make a lasting difference.

Qualifications

• Degree in an environmental or related discipline with solid experience in environmental coordination, assessment, or management — ideally within a consultancy environment.
• Strong understanding of the EIA process, excellent communication and report writing skills, and the ability to manage deadlines and client needs confidently.
• Chartered status through IEMA or another relevant professional body is preferred but not essential.

What we offer

In return, our client offers a supportive workplace where you’ll be encouraged to develop your skills and progress your career. You’ll benefit from ongoing professional development, mentoring, and the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting and complex infrastructure projects — all while helping to deliver sustainable outcomes for communities and the environment.

Contact David Mattinson for further information.