Senior/Principal EIA Consultant

Ramboll; Corsham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Matched pension contributions

Private medical cover and life assurance

Job summary

Ramboll is seeking a Senior/Principal EIA Consultant across locations in the United Kingdom, including Southampton, Bristol, and Corsham. The role involves coordinating EIA processes and driving sustainable changes in project lifecycles for various sectors.

The ideal candidate should have a degree in environmental sciences and relevant experience in environmental consulting. The position offers extensive development opportunities, competitive annual leave, and supportive management.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of EIA and environmental due diligence processes.
• Experience in multi-disciplinary environments.
• Ability to work on various project stages.

Responsibilities

• Project management and coordination of environmental data collection.
• Report writing and review of EIA screening & scoping reports.
• Manage key technical and commercial aspects of project delivery.
• Develop relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Environmental Impact Assessment

Environmental Management

Project management

Strong communication skills

Professional development

Education

Relevant degree in environmental sciences

Master’s degree in environmental discipline

Job description

Senior/Principal EIA Consultant

Southampton, Bristol, Corsham, Birmingham and Lewes, United Kingdom

Your new role

You will bring your knowledge of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Environmental Management into play as you co‑coordinate statutory EIA, non‑statutory environmental assessment and environmental due diligence processes required to support major development proposals across a range of sectors. You will have the opportunity to drive sustainable change through all stages in the project lifecycle across the data centre, industrial and property sectors. To succeed in this role, you must be able to work in a multi‑disciplinary environment and apply an understanding of environmental consenting processes in the UK as well as the EIA process and regulations, and support projects at various stages from early‑stage due diligence, feasibility, masterplanning and through EIA, to consent condition compliance.

Your key responsibilities

• Project management and coordination of environmental baseline data collection, interpretation of data and collaboration with colleagues and co‑professionals to advise clients on environmental and sustainability constraints and opportunities for development.
• Report writing (including due diligence, EIA screening & scoping reports, Environmental Statements, and other environmental reports), review of reporting and coordination of management of spatial data including for the preparation of figures.
• Coordination and management of key technical and commercial aspects of project delivery.
• Contributing to Impact Assessment business development activities, including the preparation of fee proposals, tender submissions, marketing materials and presentations.
• Support the team’s leadership and wider management with team functions, including mentoring junior members of the team.
• Developing relationships with both Ramboll colleagues, supply chain partners and our clients.
• Engagement and liaison with clients at meetings and networking events.

About you

We are looking for individuals who meet the following qualifications and skills:

• Relevant degree in environmental sciences, environmental engineering or a related environmental discipline
• Master’s degree in an environmental discipline (advantageous)
• Relevant project delivery experience
• Strong communication skills both written and oral, with the ability to liaise with colleagues and clients
• A keenness for professional development and progression

What we can offer you

• Strong company commitment and ethos centred on sustainable development, including in the data centre, industrial and property sectors
• Investment in your development
• Leaders you can count on, guided by our Leadership Principles
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Matched pension contributions
• Private medical cover and life assurance

An equal opportunity employer

Equality, diversity, and inclusion is at the heart of what we do. At Ramboll, we believe that diversity is a strength and that different experiences and perspectives are essential to creating truly sustainable societies. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment, where everyone is able to flourish and reach their potential. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds and characteristics, in addition to the Protected Characteristics as set out in the Equality Act (2010). As a Disability Confident Committed employer, Ramboll ensures opportunities are accessible to candidates with disabilities.