Principal Environmental Consultant (EIA)

TN United Kingdom; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Principal Environmental Consultant in Glasgow, where your expertise will contribute to large-scale infrastructure projects aimed at achieving net-zero commitments. This role offers the chance to manage environmental assessments, collaborate with design teams, and engage with clients to drive impactful outcomes. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, you will be part of a diverse team dedicated to improving environmental performance across various sectors. Embrace flexible working options and grow your career in a supportive environment focused on inclusion and professional development.

Benefits

Flexible work options

Supportive environment

Commitment to inclusion

Qualifications

• Experience managing multidisciplinary environmental inputs for projects.
• Understanding of EIA legislation and licensing regimes.
• Willingness to travel for project needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage environmental inputs for EIA reports and assessments.
• Ensure quality and compliance in deliverables.
• Collaborate with design teams for improved environmental outcomes.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement skills

Project management skills

Teamwork

Technical review capabilities

Understanding of EIA processes

Education

Degree in environmental discipline

Masters preferred

Job description

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Principal Environmental Consultant (EIA), Glasgow

Client:

AECOM

Location:

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Consulting

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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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.

Join our established Environmental Impact (EIA) team, comprising over 165 staff across the UK and Ireland, where you will work alongside technical experts. We are a founding member of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) EIA Quality Mark, aligning with our ESG strategy.

We offer flexible office locations nationwide including Basingstoke, Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Chesterfield, Croydon, Edinburgh, Exeter, Glasgow, Leeds, London Aldgate, Manchester, Newcastle, Nottingham, Plymouth, St Albans, Warrington, and hybrid working options.

This role provides an opportunity to manage environmental aspects of large-scale infrastructure projects, such as:

• Energy projects (renewables, hydrogen, carbon capture)
• Energy transmission and distribution (e.g., Great Grid Upgrade)
• Carbon pipelines, rail, highway, regeneration, ecommerce, minerals, waste, water, defense, aviation, commercial, residential, and industrial sectors

Responsibilities include:

• Providing expertise: Managing environmental inputs for EIA reports, assessments, and supporting documents across project stages from strategy to operation, covering various consenting regimes.
• Ensuring quality: Producing high-quality, compliant deliverables with attention to detail.
• Project management: Managing resources and budgets effectively.
• Collaborating: Working with design teams to improve environmental outcomes, identifying impact mitigation opportunities.
• Client contact: Managing client relationships and internal teams.
• Growth: Promoting services, leading business development and proposal efforts.

Qualifications:

• Experience in managing multidisciplinary environmental inputs for infrastructure projects.
• Understanding of EIA processes, legislation, and licensing regimes.
• Stakeholder engagement skills.
• Teamwork and technical review capabilities.
• Project management skills, including scheduling and budgeting.
• Degree in environmental discipline (Masters preferred) and professional membership.
• Willingness to travel.

Preferred:

• Chartered Environmentalist status.
• Interest in management and mentoring roles.
• Experience with DCO/TWAO regimes.

About AECOM:

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

We offer flexible work options, a supportive environment, and commitment to inclusion. Join us to work on impactful projects and grow your career in a global setting. We are an equal opportunity employer and a Disability Confident employer. Confidentiality is maintained per EEO guidelines.