Senior EIA Consultant

Waterman Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday

Training culture

Mentoring support

Career progression

Competitive salary

Job summary

Waterman Group is seeking an experienced Senior EIA Consultant to lead environmental impact assessments on infrastructure and urban development projects across the UK. You will manage EIA teams, draft statements, and coordinate multiple disciplines while engaging with clients and authorities.

The role requires a strong track record in delivering complex EIAs, excellent report writing, and a proactive, detail-oriented approach within a dynamic consultancy environment.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in environmental science or related subject.
• 4-5 years consultancy experience preferred.
• Track record delivering EIA on complex UK sites.
• Membership of a relevant professional body such as ISEP.
• Excellent report writing, communication and organisational skills.
• Strong understanding of UK planning processes.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day EIA project management and coordination for infrastructure or large-scale urban development projects.
• Lead author and editor of environmental statements, drafting and reviewing chapters.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary services and liaise with Waterman’s teams and sub-consultants.
• Attend meetings with clients, design teams, authorities and consultees.
• Manage project budgets and invoicing for internal and external teams.
• Assist with fee proposals, bids, and networking/client events.

Education

Degree in Environmental Science or related subject

EIA consultancy experience (4-5 yrs)

EIA project management

Report writing

Communication

Organisation

Stakeholder liaison

Tools

ISEP membership

Job description

Location - Manchester, Bristol, London or Redhill

Are you an experienced and enthusiastic EIA Consultant or Senior Consultant, looking for a new and exciting challenge? We may have the perfect opportunity for you to progress further with your career.

Waterman is a leading environmental and engineering consultancy, seeking to further expand its Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) team to assist in the delivery of an exciting pipeline of forward orders. We wish to speak with passionate candidates with experience in the infrastructure (rail, energy, water, highways) and / or urban regeneration and residential sectors by inviting you to apply for an opening of Senior EIA Consultant.

The work within the department is very varied and engaging, with current projects including: large scale masterplans and urban redevelopment proposals, amongst other exciting projects including those in the infrastructure and energy sectors (such as rail and solar).

The successful candidate will be involved with:

• Day-to-day EIA project management and coordination, primarily for infrastructure and / or large-scale urban development projects and strategic land schemes;
• Acting as lead author and editor of environmental statements, including drafting introductory and concluding chapters and reviewing technical chapters drafted by others;
• Co-ordination of multi-disciplinary services on non-EIA projects and liaising with members of Waterman’s technical teams and external sub-consultants;
• Attending meetings with clients, design teams, local authorities and statutory and non-statutory consultees;
• Managing project budgets for internal and external teams, including invoicing;
• Assisting with preparing fee proposals and contributing to bids; and
• Attendance with colleagues at networking and client events.

So, if you are:

• Educated to at least degree level in environmental science or a related subject and:
• Ideally hold a minimum of 4-5 years’ consultancy experience,
• Have a demonstrable track record in managing and delivering proportionate EIA on complex sites in the UK,
• Hold membership of a relevant professional body, such as ISEP,
• Have excellent report writing, communication and organisational skills,
• Have a good understanding of EIA and the UK planning process,
• Have a positive and proactive approach, a keen eye for detail and the drive to be a success.

What’s on offer for you:

• An opportunity to join a multi-disciplinary team in a leading consultancy
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Excellent future career opportunities
• 26 days holiday per year, rising to 31 days with loyalty days, plus bank holidays
• Fantastic training and development culture
• Access to mentoring support from industry experts
• Opportunity to play a key role in exciting and varied projects
• Fast-tracked career progression for the right candidates

At Waterman we are committed to our people, our communities, and the planet. We are transforming our business and offering our most exciting opportunities yet so now is the time to join us.

We are a Disability Confident organisation, committed to an active Inclusion, Diversity and Equal Opportunities Policy starting with our recruitment and selection process.

Life Here

'All the hard work you put in will result in something that will remain long after you are gone. Its like a stamp you have left on the world.'

Bodunde Balogun - Apprentice, Infrastructure and Environment

'I have felt so welcome during my time here and even in such a short time have learnt a great deal!'