Senior Environmental Consultant: EIA & Net-Zero Strategy

Senior Environmental Consultant - EIA Projects; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Senior Environmental Consultant to join its Environmental Impact team in the UK. You’ll coordinate EIA inputs across screening, scoping and Environmental Statements, review specialist chapters, and work with multi-disciplinary teams to shape sustainable infrastructure projects.

You’ll engage with clients, help develop project plans and budgets, and contribute to business growth while operating in a flexible hybrid setting that includes Leeds offices and remote work options.

Qualifications

• A degree in an environmental discipline (preferably Masters) and appropriate professional membership.
• Experience coordinating EIA inputs and reviewing specialist chapters.
• Understanding of consenting regimes and project life cycle.
• Ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams and manage budgets.
• Commitment to innovation and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate environmental inputs to EIA screening, scoping reports and Environmental Statements across multiple projects.
• Review specialist chapters and ensure deliverables meet quality standards.
• Develop and manage project plans, resources and budgets with support as needed.
• Collaborate with design teams to improve environmental outcomes and mitigation strategies.
• Maintain direct client contact and contribute to business development opportunities.
• Support regulatory and governance requirements across DCO, TWAO or similar regimes.

Skills

Environmental science

EIA coordination

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Technical writing

Education

Masters degree in Environmental Science

Professional membership in environmental body

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Senior Environmental Consultant to join its Environmental Impact team in the UK. You’ll coordinate EIA inputs across screening, scoping and Environmental Statements, review specialist chapters, and work with multi-disciplinary teams to shape sustainable infrastructure projects.

You’ll engage with clients, help develop project plans and budgets, and contribute to business growth while operating in a flexible hybrid setting that includes Leeds offices and remote work options.