Senior Consultant - EIA

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior EIA Consultant, where you'll play a vital role in significant infrastructure projects across the UK. This position offers the opportunity to lead EIA projects, engage with major energy companies, and contribute to sustainable energy solutions. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team, managing environmental assessments, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring compliance with regulations. With a commitment to flexible working arrangements and professional development, this role is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the environmental sector.

Benefits

Holiday Entitlement

Pension

Healthcare

Share Schemes

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong report writing skills and experience managing EIA projects.
• Detailed knowledge of the EIA process and client interaction.

Responsibilities

• Manage EIA projects and provide advice on EIA regulations.
• Prepare Environmental Statements and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Report Writing

EIA Project Management

EIA Regulations Knowledge

Digital EIA Experience

Client Interaction

Education

Relevant Environmental Degree

Job description

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Senior EIA Consultant - UK

RPS is seeking a Senior EIA Consultant to join our team, based in Abingdon, London, Cardiff, Manchester, or Edinburgh. We are engaged in some of the UK’s most significant infrastructure projects, including large-scale energy developments such as solar, offshore wind, interconnectors, and energy storage. We are the EIA lead for projects like Gatwick Airport Northern Runway, Morgan and Mona Offshore Wind, and others.

Our collaborations include major energy companies such as bp renewables, EnBW, and others. We pride ourselves on our expertise in renewables, transport, and net zero initiatives, which ensures repeat business and strong industry reputation.

What you’ll be doing

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, managing EIA projects, providing advice on EIA regulations, and preparing Environmental Statements. Your role involves client interaction, report drafting, sign-offs, and mentoring junior staff.

Who we’re looking for

Ideal candidates will have strong report writing skills, experience managing EIA projects in a consultancy setting, and detailed knowledge of the EIA process. Digital EIA experience and familiarity with NSIPs/DCO projects are desirable. A relevant environmental degree and a full UK driving license are required.

What’s in it for you?

We offer a competitive salary, benefits including holiday entitlement, pension, healthcare, share schemes, and professional development opportunities. We promote flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

What happens next?

Our Talent Acquisition Team will contact you regarding your application. Successful candidates will have interviews with our recruitment team and the EIA team.

Following our acquisition by Tetra Tech, a global leader with over 28,000 employees, we are excited to offer new growth opportunities. We value diversity and inclusion, aiming to create an equitable workplace for all.