Principal Environmental Strategy Lead for Infrastructure

Ciwmjobs; England; Remote; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CIWMjobs is partnering with a leading infrastructure and highways and essential services organisation to recruit a Principal Environmental Consultant. This role shapes environmental strategy, leads technical delivery and drives sustainable outcomes across a diverse portfolio of projects from concept through delivery.

You will act as the go-to expert on EIA, planning and sustainability, mentor a team of consultants, and influence senior stakeholders and clients.

Qualifications

• Lead Environmental Strategy on landmark projects from concept to delivery.
• Provide senior-level EIA, planning and sustainability advice.
• Drive carbon, biodiversity and climate resilience initiatives.
• Mentor consultants and help grow the environmental function.
• Influence senior stakeholders and clients to shape project strategy.

Responsibilities

• Direct Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) activities.
• Advise senior stakeholders on environmental strategy and delivery.
• Mentor and develop the environmental consulting team.
• Lead innovations in carbon reduction and biodiversity.
• Shape strategy and capabilities for future consultancy growth.

Skills

Environmental Strategy

EIA

Planning

Stakeholder Engagement

Leadership & Mentoring

Commercial Awareness

Education

Chartered Environmental Professional

Job description

CIWMjobs is partnering with a leading infrastructure and highways and essential services organisation to recruit a Principal Environmental Consultant. This role shapes environmental strategy, leads technical delivery and drives sustainable outcomes across a diverse portfolio of projects from concept through delivery.

You will act as the go-to expert on EIA, planning and sustainability, mentor a team of consultants, and influence senior stakeholders and clients.