Senior Environmental Consultant

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in environmental planning is looking for a Senior EIA Consultant to lead Environmental Impact Assessments across various projects. The ideal candidate will have experience delivering EIAs, a strong understanding of UK planning legislation, and excellent communication skills. This role offers hybrid working, competitive salary, and opportunities for career progression within a friendly and supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Hybrid and flexible working

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Deliver EIAs within consultancy or similar environment.
• Manage multiple projects and client relationships.
• Proactive and technically strong.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage EIAs across various sectors.
• Produce and review Environmental Statements and Scoping Reports.
• Provide strategic advice to clients.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Project management

Understanding of UK legislation

Education

Degree in Environmental Science, Planning, Geography, or related discipline

Job description

Senior EIA Consultant - Leading UK Planning & Environmental Consultancy

Location : London (Hybrid / Flexible)

Employment Type : Permanent

Salary : £40-50K DOE+ Excellent Benefits

About the Opportunity

A well‑established, independent UK planning and environmental consultancy is seeking a talented Senior EIA Consultant to join their growing Environmental team. The organisation delivers high‑quality, commercially focused, and environmentally responsible solutions across a diverse portfolio of development and infrastructure projects.

They are continuing to expand due to strong demand and are looking for an experienced EIA professional who can lead multidisciplinary projects, manage client relationships, and help shape high‑profile schemes across the UK.

The Role

As a Senior EIA Consultant, you will oversee the delivery of Environmental Impact Assessments from early feasibility through to submission and examination stages. You will coordinate technical specialists, provide strategic advice to clients, and ensure assessments are robust, compliant, and insight‑driven.

This position offers an excellent platform for someone ready to step into a more senior delivery and leadership role within a supportive and ambitious consultancy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage EIAs across a variety of development and infrastructure sectors.


• Produce and review Environmental Statements, Scoping Reports, Screening Requests, and related documentation.


• Provide high‑level environmental and planning advice to clients and project teams.


• Coordinate internal and external technical specialists across multiple disciplines.


• Engage with local authorities, statutory consultees, and project stakeholders.


• Contribute to bids, proposals, and wider business development efforts.


• Mentor and support junior environmental specialists.

About You

The ideal candidate will be proactive, technically strong, and confident managing multi‑disciplinary teams and complex workstreams.

Essential Requirements

• Demonstrable experience delivering EIAs within consultancy or a similar environment.


• Strong understanding of UK planning and environmental legislation.


• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and client relationships.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Degree (or equivalent) in Environmental Science, Planning, Geography, or related discipline.

Desirable

• Chartered or working toward chartership (IEMA, RTPI, CIEEM or equivalent).


• Experience in energy, infrastructure, mixed‑use development, or large‑scale projects.


• Experience interfacing with regulatory bodies and statutory consultees.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package


• Hybrid and flexible working


• Opportunities for career progression and chartership support


• Exposure to high‑profile, complex, and career‑defining projects


• Friendly, supportive, and collaborative working environment

How to Apply

If you're a motivated Senior EIA professional looking for your next career move, please submit your CV or get in touch for a confidential discussion