Senior Environmental Consultant – Lead EIA for Infrastructure (Flexible)

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global design consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior or Principal Environmental Consultant to join their Planning and Environmental Consenting team. The role involves leading environmental impact assessments and managing multidisciplinary projects, ensuring high environmental performance. Candidates should have a degree in Environmental Science, relevant consultancy experience, and excellent communication skills. The position offers significant career development opportunities, flexible working, and a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Flexible working

Career development plans

Strong salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Degree or Master’s in Environmental Science or a related subject.
• Relevant post-graduate experience ideally within consultancy.
• Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv) or working towards chartered status.
• Strong understanding of the EIA process and technical environmental disciplines.
• Experience in leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering complex projects.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills.
• Ability to manage priorities, budgets and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the coordination and delivery of environmental work across multi-disciplinary teams.
• Influence project development to ensure high standards of environmental performance.
• Produce, review and edit technical environmental reports.
• Manage and respond to client requirements in a professional and timely manner.
• Support and lead bid preparation and contribute to business development activity.
• Mentor and support junior staff in the team.
• Undertake continuous professional development to maintain professional chartered status.

Skills

Environmental impact assessments

Report writing

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Degree or Master’s in Environmental Science or related subject

Job description

A leading global design consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior or Principal Environmental Consultant to join their Planning and Environmental Consenting team. The role involves leading environmental impact assessments and managing multidisciplinary projects, ensuring high environmental performance. Candidates should have a degree in Environmental Science, relevant consultancy experience, and excellent communication skills. The position offers significant career development opportunities, flexible working, and a competitive salary and benefits package.