Senior EIA Consultant: Lead Infrastructure & Urban Projects

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

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.