Senior/Principal Environmental Consultant

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

Job summary

A leading global consultancy in London is seeking a Senior / Principal Environmental Consultant to join their Environment team. The successful candidate will manage complex environmental projects and lead multidisciplinary teams, ensuring seamless integration of environmental considerations. This role demands strong communication skills and a degree in Environmental Science, with chartership being ideal. The company offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and support for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Flexible and hybrid working options

Ongoing professional development support

Exposure to significant environmental projects

Collaborative culture focusing on innovation

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing environmental projects.
• Knowledge of UK EIA legislation and planning frameworks.
• Chartered or working towards chartership with a professional body.

Responsibilities

• Managing and delivering complex EIA and environmental planning projects.
• Leading multidisciplinary teams overseeing environmental deliverables.
• Preparing environmental statements and technical reports.

Skills

Managing EIAs

Environmental planning

Strong communication skills

Team leadership

Client engagement

Education

Degree in Environmental Science or related discipline

Job description

Senior / Principal Environmental Consultant
Location: London

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading global consultancy in their search for a Senior / Principal Environmental Consultant to join their established Environment team, based in London.

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the world’s most respected engineering, design, and project management consultancies, working across a diverse portfolio of projects that help shape sustainable communities and infrastructure. The successful candidate will play a key role in leading environmental inputs into complex, high-profile schemes across the UK and internationally.

Overview

As a Senior / Principal Environmental Consultant, you will work within a multidisciplinary environment, managing and delivering environmental projects across sectors such as infrastructure, transport, energy, and urban development. You’ll lead the coordination of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), provide strategic environmental advice, and engage with clients, stakeholders, and regulators to ensure best-practice outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Managing and delivering complex EIA and environmental planning projects.
• Leading multidisciplinary teams and overseeing environmental deliverables.
• Providing technical leadership, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to business development.
• Coordinating with design, engineering, and planning teams to ensure environmental considerations are integrated throughout project lifecycles.
• Preparing environmental statements, technical reports, and client presentations.
• Supporting bids, proposals, and strategic business growth initiatives.

About You

• Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Planning, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience managing EIAs and environmental projects, ideally in infrastructure or development.
• Chartered or working towards chartership with a relevant professional body (IEMA, CEnv, or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of UK EIA legislation, planning frameworks, and environmental policy.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to coordinate across disciplines.
• Commercial awareness and confidence in client facing roles.

Why Apply?

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Senior / Principal Environmental Consultant to join a market-leading consultancy at the forefront of sustainable infrastructure and environmental innovation. The company offers:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Ongoing professional development and chartership support
• Exposure to nationally significant and cutting edge environmental projects
• A collaborative culture where innovation and sustainability are central

If you are interested in this Senior / Principal Environmental Consultant position, please contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment