Senior Environmental Consultant (Terrestrial EIA)

Haskoning; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy is looking for a Senior Environmental Consultant in Peterborough. You will lead complex environmental assessment projects, manage teams, and provide expert advice on EIA and consenting processes. Ideal candidates will have experience in delivering EIAs, excellent communication skills, and the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders. The role offers a supportive and collaborative environment along with flexible working options.

Benefits

Flexible working models

Comprehensive benefits package

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Demonstratable experience in the delivery of EIAs and the consenting process.
• Experience in post-consent project delivery.
• Robust project management and financial management skills.
• Excellent analytical and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex environmental assessment projects including EIAs.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide technical input on environmental assessments.
• Engage directly with clients for strategic advice.

Skills

Experience in delivering EIAs

Project management skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Are you looking for your next career step? Do you want the opportunity to work on a broad range of projects, utilising your environmental skills and experience to help support our clients through the EIA and consenting process? This role will provide you with this opportunity whilst working within Haskoning’s market leading environmental consultancy team.

About Haskoning:

At Haskoning, you will join an independent, employee‑owned international consultancy that combines engineering, design, and consultancy services with software and technology. Our mission, "Enhancing Society Together," drives us to create a positive impact on the world.

We offer purpose‑driven and challenging work in diverse international projects, leveraging our 140+ years of expertise. With over 6,800 employees in more than 25 countries, we work together to turn challenges into opportunities and make a real impact on society.

About Our Environment Resilience Renewables (ERR) Advisory Group:

Our Environment Group has been providing environmental solutions for our clients for over 30 years in the UK. We offer a comprehensive range of environmental services to support all sizes and types of development. From high profile infrastructure projects such as Dogger Bank Wind Farm, Norfolk Offshore Wind Zone, Dogger Bank South offshore wind farms, Southsea Coastal Scheme, North Falls wind farms, the Woodsmith Crop Nutrients Mine, and Sizewell C Nuclear Power Station, to carbon management, climate resilience, locally driven habitat enhancement and wider biodiversity net gain projects. We combine market‑leading technical excellence, across the range of environmental disciplines, with a clear understanding of clients’ ambitions, needs and pressures.

We specialise in consenting, permitting and licensing support for complex infrastructure developments and operations. We have successfully supported our clients in delivering sustainable projects in sectors including energy, industry, marine development and catchment management.

Due to continued growth in a variety of markets including offshore wind (where we have been successfully appointed as the EIA consultant for Gwynt Glas and providing onshore discharge of consents support to Mona and Morgan offshore wind farms) and the water sector, we are looking to grow our team and are seeking Senior Onshore EIA Consultants.

Job Role:

We are seeking an enthusiastic and talented Senior Environmental Consultant with strong communication skills and technical expertise in terrestrial EIA and onshore infrastructure consenting.

• Lead and support complex environmental assessment projects including EIAs and / or the discharge of consent conditions.
• Manage and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide technical input on environmental assessments.
• Develop and review environmental reports for consenting processes.
• Engage directly with clients to offer strategic advice and problem‑solving.
• Represent the company in client offices, regulator meetings, and stakeholder consultations.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, planning policy, and best practice standards.
• Mentor and guide junior team members, fostering technical excellence.

Contribute to innovation and continuous improvement in environmental assessment methodologies.

This role might be right for you if you have:

• Demonstratable experience in the delivery of EIAs and the consenting process.
• Experience in the post‑consent project delivery.
• Experience working with a variety of stakeholders.
• Robust project management and financial management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organisational, analytical and time management skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.

And if you are:

• Dependable, pro‑active and self‑motivated.
• Flexible and adaptive / innovative.

What we can offer you:

Exciting. Lively. Collaborative. Dynamic. Supportive. Friendly. That’s how our colleagues describe our company. The supportive and collaborative environment Haskoning promotes, alongside being an independent company, sets us apart from the crowd.

You can look forward to growing your career in a dynamic workplace with development opportunities and support on your career path. We have flexible working models to ensure a balance of family and working life, including part time options.

A competitive salary experience), plus a comprehensive benefits package, which you can learn more about here.

Locations:

Peterborough, London, Edinburgh, Exeter, Newcastle, Liverpool, Manchester, Brighton

At Haskoning, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. Our mission of "Enhancing Society Together" drives us to create an environment that embraces everyone’s unique background, identity, and perspective. Regardless of your experience, background, age, gender, or other personal characteristics—you are welcome here. We believe that diversity makes us stronger and that an inclusive culture gives everyone the opportunity to grow and contribute. Read more about our ED&I initiatives on our dedicated webpage.