Senior Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Consultant

AECOM; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate environmental consultant to join their EIA team in London. This role offers the opportunity to work on large-scale development projects across various sectors, including energy generation and transportation. You will coordinate environmental assessments, ensure high-quality deliverables, and engage with clients to promote sustainable infrastructure. With a commitment to professional growth and innovation, this position provides a supportive environment and flexible working options, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the field of environmental consultancy.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Supportive environment

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Experience in EIA consultancy, including report preparation and technical review.
• Understanding of relevant consenting regimes and collaborative work.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate environmental inputs for EIA reports and related documents.
• Maintain high standards for deliverables with attention to detail.
• Engage directly with clients and internal teams.

Skills

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Technical Review

Communication Skills

Education

Relevant Environmental Degree (preferably Masters)

Job description

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 professionals including planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, and project managers, delivering impactful projects globally.

Job Description

Are you passionate about improving the environmental performance of infrastructure projects and helping the UK meet its net zero commitments? If yes, we’d love to hear from you at AECOM.

Join our established Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) team, comprising over 165 staff across the UK and Ireland. We are committed to high standards, evidenced by our IEMA EIA Quality Mark accreditation, and aligned with our ESG strategy.

We offer flexible office locations across the UK including Basingstoke, Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Chesterfield, Croydon, Edinburgh, Exeter, Glasgow, Leeds, London Aldgate, Manchester, Newcastle, Nottingham, Plymouth, St Albans, and Warrington, with a hybrid working model.

This role involves working on large-scale development projects such as energy generation (including renewables and carbon capture), transmission, rail, highway, regeneration, port developments, and sectors like ecommerce, minerals, water, defense, aviation, and industrial.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide Expertise: Coordinate environmental inputs for EIA reports, environmental statements, and related documents across all project stages, including early strategy, site identification, feasibility, design, discharging conditions, construction, and operation.
• Ensure Quality: Maintain high standards for deliverables with attention to detail.
• Project Management: Develop skills in resource and budget coordination.
• Collaborate: Work within integrated design teams to improve environmental outcomes, identify impact mitigation, and explore benefits.
• Client Contact: Engage directly with clients and internal teams.
• Growth: Promote AECOM’s environmental services, support business development, and contribute to proposals.

If you are passionate about innovation and making a difference, join us to help build sustainable infrastructure and uplift communities.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For:

• A relevant environmental degree (preferably Masters) and professional membership.
• Experience in EIA consultancy, including report preparation and technical review.
• Understanding of relevant consenting regimes.
• Ability to work collaboratively with technical teams.
• Developing project management skills.
• Commitment to professional growth and innovation.
• Experience with DCO/TWAO regimes is advantageous but not essential.
• Strong communication skills for technical review and stakeholder engagement.

Additional Information

We celebrate diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds. If you need accommodations during the application process, please contact us at [email].

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For more information, contact our recruiter Jean Jones on LinkedIn.

About AECOM

AECOM is a Fortune 500 infrastructure firm delivering services across transportation, water, energy, and environment sectors. We are committed to sustainability, diversity, and innovation, aiming to create lasting legacies worldwide.

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