Senior EIA Consultant - Onshore Renewables (Hybrid)

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Gymflex scheme with discounts

Personal development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Employee resource groups

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Consultant or Principal Consultant for their Environmental Consents team in Newcastle upon Tyne. In this role, you will manage environmental inputs into onshore renewable projects, facilitating planning applications and delivering EIA. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant environmental degree and experience in EIA within UK planning frameworks. This position offers a dynamic environment and opportunities for career growth, as well as a commitment to work-life balance and employee wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience in undertaking EIA for onshore renewables schemes with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of UK planning regimes including the Town and Country Planning Act.
• Ability to coordinate tasks across technical teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of environmental inputs into onshore renewables projects.
• Build relationships to support project delivery and identify new opportunities.
• Lead and contribute to bid preparation and business development activities.

Skills

Environmental assessment

Project management

Client relationship

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Relevant environmental degree

Practitioner or Chartered Environmental Status

Job description

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Consultant or Principal Consultant for their Environmental Consents team in Newcastle upon Tyne. In this role, you will manage environmental inputs into onshore renewable projects, facilitating planning applications and delivering EIA. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant environmental degree and experience in EIA within UK planning frameworks. This position offers a dynamic environment and opportunities for career growth, as well as a commitment to work-life balance and employee wellbeing.