Senior-Principal EIA Consultant, Offshore Wind - Scottish projects

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in environmental consultancy is seeking a Senior to Principal EIA Consultant for innovative offshore wind projects. This role offers the chance to work on significant projects like Erebus and Salamander, providing essential environmental inputs for planning applications. With a flexible hybrid working model and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this position promises a supportive environment for career advancement. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including generous leave, pension contributions, and performance bonuses. If you have a passion for sustainable energy and a strong background in environmental assessments, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

6% pension contribution

Performance bonuses

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Income protection

Employee assistance programs

Volunteering opportunities

Cycle2Work Scheme

Discounts on gyms and retailers

Qualifications

• Experience in consenting Scottish offshore wind projects is essential.
• Comprehensive understanding of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental inputs for planning applications from screening to condition discharge.
• Guide less experienced team members in environmental consultancy services.

Skills

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

Marine Licensing

Project Management

Consulting Experience

Education

Degree in Environmental Discipline

Job description

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Senior-Principal EIA Consultant, Offshore Wind - Scottish projects, London

Client:

ERM

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Consulting

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

Are you interested in working on innovative projects such as Erebus, Salamander and Dolphyn? ERM is a leading consultancy in consenting floating offshore wind projects, and we need your skills!

We are seeking a Senior to Principal EIA Consultant (depending on experience) in offshore wind. Experience of consenting Scottish offshore wind projects is essential. We welcome candidates from regulatory, consulting, or developer backgrounds. ERM offers flexible location options, with roles based at any of our offices in Aberdeen, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Harrogate, York, Manchester, Norwich, Pembroke, Cardiff, Bristol, Oxford, London, or Southampton. The role follows a hybrid working model (approximately eight days per month in the office).

Our long-term clients include some of the largest developers. We work on a variety of projects including onshore and offshore wind, green hydrogen, solar, battery storage, and grid connection. We also provide advisory services to government.

You will be part of an expanding team providing environmental consultancy services to both internal and external clients, leading the work of less experienced team members. Your responsibilities include leading environmental inputs for planning applications—from screening and scoping to environmental appraisals, large-scale EIAs, and post-planning condition discharge.

What’s on offer?

We promote flexible working arrangements to suit your lifestyle—whether it's managing school runs, working from home, or traveling across borders with remote work options. Benefits include 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays, a 6% pension contribution, twice-yearly promotion opportunities, annual salary reviews, performance bonuses, private medical insurance, life assurance, income protection, employee assistance programs, volunteering opportunities, travel season ticket loans, premium Calm app subscriptions, Cycle2Work Scheme, and discounts on gyms and retailers. ERM fosters a safety-first, diverse, and inclusive culture that values differences. With a robust career framework and over 20 technical communities of global experts, there are excellent opportunities for career advancement.

About you

Essential for this role is experience in consenting and marine licensing for Scottish offshore wind projects. You should hold a degree in an environmental discipline, with experience that may be from consulting, regulatory, or industry roles. A comprehensive understanding of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is also required.