Principal Environmental Consultant (EIA)

TN United Kingdom; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global infrastructure firm is seeking a Principal Environmental Consultant in Nottingham to manage environmental inputs for large-scale infrastructure projects. The role involves collaboration with design teams, client management, and ensuring compliance with environmental standards. Candidates should have consultancy experience and a degree in an environmental discipline, with opportunities for growth and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible work options

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience managing multidisciplinary environmental inputs for infrastructure projects.
• Understanding of EIA processes and planning legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage environmental inputs to EIA screening and assessments.
• Ensure compliance with quality management procedures.
• Promote environmental services and lead business development.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Team collaboration

Communication

Project management

Education

Degree in a relevant environmental discipline

Masters preferred

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Principal Environmental Consultant (EIA), Nottingham

Client: AECOM

Location: Nottingham, United Kingdom

Job Category: Consulting

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

15.05.2025

Expiry Date:

29.06.2025

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, comprising 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, aligning all our activities with our environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategy.

As a national team, we offer flexible office locations, including offices in 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 such as:

• Energy generation projects, including carbon capture and storage, hydrogen, and renewables (large-scale solar, floating offshore wind)
• Energy distribution and transmission projects (e.g., Great Grid Upgrade)
• Carbon capture pipelines
• Strategic rail projects
• Highway improvements and greenway projects
• Regeneration projects, port developments
• Developments in ecommerce, minerals, waste, water, defence, aviation, commercial, residential, and industrial sectors

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Provide Expertise: Manage environmental inputs to EIA screening, scoping reports, assessments, Environmental Statements, and supporting documents. Involved in all project stages from early strategy to operation, across various consenting regimes.
• Ensure Quality: Maintain high-quality standards and compliance with quality management procedures.
• Project Management: Manage resources and budgets effectively, with support as needed.
• Collaborate: Work with design teams to improve environmental outcomes, identify constraints, impacts, and mitigation opportunities.
• Client Contact: Manage client relationships and internal teams.
• Growth: Promote AECOM’s environmental services and lead business development opportunities.

Follow our AECOM Environmental services page on LinkedIn for updates on impactful projects and industry insights.

You will work closely with our Environmental Impact team and align with IEMA standards and our ESG strategy.

Qualifications:

Are you ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

We seek candidates with experience managing multidisciplinary environmental inputs for infrastructure projects, including:

• Consultancy experience
• Understanding of EIA processes, assessment methods, and planning legislation
• Knowledge of consenting and licensing regimes
• Stakeholder engagement skills
• Team collaboration skills
• Excellent communication and technical review skills
• Project management skills
• Degree in a relevant environmental discipline (Masters preferred) and professional membership
• Willingness to travel

Bonus points for:

• Chartered Environmentalist status
• Interest in management and mentoring
• Experience with DCO or TWAO regimes

Additional Information:

About AECOM: AECOM is a global infrastructure firm delivering services from planning to construction across various sectors. We are committed to sustainability, diversity, and ESG priorities. Visit aecom.com and @AECOM for more.

Growth Opportunities: Flexible work options, a respectful workplace, and a comprehensive benefits package. Join us to make a difference with a trusted global firm. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Disability Confident Employer, committed to confidentiality and inclusivity.