Principal Environmental Consultant (EIA)

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Environmental Consultant to enhance the environmental performance of infrastructure projects. This role offers the chance to work with a dedicated team on large-scale developments across various sectors, including energy and infrastructure. You will manage project resources, ensure quality compliance, and engage with clients to promote environmental services. The position supports flexible working arrangements, fostering an inclusive environment where your contributions can significantly impact sustainability efforts. Join a leading firm committed to innovation and excellence in environmental management.

Qualifications

• Experience managing multidisciplinary environmental inputs to infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of EIA processes and planning legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage environmental inputs to EIA reports and assessments.
• Collaborate with design teams to improve environmental outcomes.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Communication Skills

Teamwork and Coordination

Knowledge of EIA Processes

Education

Degree in Environmental Discipline

Masters Preferred

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Principal Environmental Consultant (EIA), Edinburgh

Client: AECOM

Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category: Consulting

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: a64436332341

Job Views: 7

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description:

Start here. Grow here.

Are you passionate about improving the environmental performance of infrastructure development projects and helping the UK to deliver its net zero commitments? If so, we’d love to hear from you at AECOM.

By joining us you will work daily with technical experts within our established Environmental Impact (EIA) team which comprises over 165 staff across the UK and Ireland.

We are a founding member of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) EIA Quality Mark, aligned with our environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy.

As a national team, we offer flexible office locations including Basingstoke, Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Chesterfield, Croydon, Edinburgh, Exeter, Glasgow, Leeds, London Aldgate, Manchester, Newcastle, Nottingham, Plymouth, St Albans, Warrington, and a hybrid working model.

This position offers an opportunity to manage environmental inputs to large-scale development projects across sectors such as energy, infrastructure, regeneration, ecommerce, minerals, water, defense, aviation, and more.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide Expertise: Manage environmental inputs to EIA reports, assessments, and supporting documents across all project stages, working on various consenting regimes.
• Ensure Quality: Maintain high standards and compliance with quality management procedures.
• Project Management: Manage resources and budgets effectively.
• Collaborate: Work with design teams to improve environmental outcomes, identify constraints, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Client Contact: Manage client relationships and internal teams.
• Growth: Promote environmental services, lead business development, and develop proposals.

Stay updated on our impactful projects by following our AECOM Environmental services page on LinkedIn.

Qualifications:

To qualify, you should have:

• Experience managing multidisciplinary environmental inputs to infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of EIA processes, assessment methods, and planning legislation.
• Understanding of consenting and licensing regimes.
• Stakeholder engagement skills.
• Teamwork and coordination skills.
• Excellent communication and technical review skills.
• Project management experience, including programming and budgeting.
• Degree in environmental discipline (Masters preferred) and professional membership.
• Willingness to travel.

Bonus points for Chartered Environmentalist status, management interest, and experience with DCO/TWAO regimes.

About AECOM:

AECOM is a global infrastructure firm delivering services from advisory to construction management across various sectors. We are committed to sustainability, diversity, and innovation, with revenue of $14.4 billion in FY2023. Learn more at aecom.com and @AECOM.

We offer flexible work options, fostering a safe, inclusive workplace where everyone can bring their talents. Join us to work on transformational projects with a global leader in infrastructure.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, a Disability Confident Employer, and committed to confidentiality and fairness in hiring.