Senior EIA Consultant

Cobalt Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental and engineering consultancy seeks a Senior EIA Consultant to support the delivery of high-profile projects in the UK. This role involves leading EIA projects, managing client relationships, and coordinating multidisciplinary teams, ideal for candidates with strong project management and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing and delivering EIAs on complex UK projects.
• Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. IEMA) preferred.
• Full, clean UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day EIA project management for major projects.
• Act as lead author and editor of Environmental Statements.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary inputs from technical teams.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Team Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Education

Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Planning or related discipline

Job description

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Our client, a leading environmental and engineering consultancy, is expanding its Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) team and is seeking a motivated Senior EIA Consultant to support the delivery of high-profile projects across the UK.

Working within a collaborative and multi-disciplinary team, you'll take the lead on delivering and co-ordinating EIAs for a range of complex developments - including major urban regeneration schemes, strategic residential developments, and town centre masterplans.

You'll contribute to the full project lifecycle, from early feasibility studies and environmental management planning to the delivery of final Environmental Statements. This is a varied and rewarding role where you'll work closely with clients, planners, design teams, and technical specialists.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day EIA project management for major development and infrastructure projects.
• Act as lead author and editor of Environmental Statements, including non-technical summaries and key chapters.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary inputs from internal and external technical teams.
• Support early-stage feasibility and master planning projects with environmental advice.
• Liaise with local authorities, consultees, and stakeholders throughout the planning process.
• Assist with desk-based research, data collection, and site visits.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Planning or a related discipline.
• Proven experience managing and delivering EIAs on complex UK projects.
• Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. IEMA).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail.
• Proactive, positive mindset and a collaborative approach to project delivery.
• Full, clean UK driving licence.

When applying to any role through Cobalt, your CV will never be shared with a client without your prior consent. Apply in confidence below or get in touch with me for a confidential discussion about the position.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management, Research, and Strategy/Planning

• Industries

  Real Estate, Environmental Services, and Community Development and Urban Planning

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