Principal Environmental Consultant - EIA Lead (Hybrid, UK)

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Croydon; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Principal Environmental Consultant to lead environmental inputs to EIA screening, scoping and Environmental Statements across major infrastructure projects, with flexible hybrid working and travel across the UK.

You'll join our UK Environment team, collaborating with experienced professionals to deliver high-quality assessments while mentoring junior staff and pursuing business development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Degree in an environmental discipline, preferably at Masters level, with appropriate professional membership.
• Chartered Environmentalist status and mentoring/line management would be advantageous.
• Willingness to travel and work flexibly across projects and stakeholder groups.
• Strong knowledge of EIA, environmental assessment methods, planning legislation, and relevant consenting and licensing regimes.
• Experience with DCO and/or TWAO would be a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Provide Expertise: manage environmental inputs to EIA screening, scoping reports, Environmental Statements and related documents.
• Ensure Quality: deliverables meet high quality standards and QA procedures.
• Project Management: manage resources and budgets within projects.
• Collaborate: work with integrated design teams to improve environmental outcomes.
• Client Contact: manage client relationships and internal supply teams.
• Growth: promote AECOM’s environmental services and lead business development opportunities.

Skills

EIA

Environmental assessment

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Client relationship management

Budget management

Education

Degree in environmental discipline

Masters (preferred)

Chartered Environmentalist status (advantageous)

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Principal Environmental Consultant to lead environmental inputs to EIA screening, scoping and Environmental Statements across major infrastructure projects, with flexible hybrid working and travel across the UK.

You'll join our UK Environment team, collaborating with experienced professionals to deliver high-quality assessments while mentoring junior staff and pursuing business development opportunities.