Talent Pool - Onshore Renewables EIA Project Managers/Principals

ERM; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM, a leading sustainability consultancy, seeks experienced EIA professionals for its Onshore Renewables & Infrastructure team. The role involves leading environmental consultancy services, managing complex projects, and fostering client relationships. Flexible working arrangements and competitive benefits are offered.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

6% employer pension contribution

Performance-related bonuses

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Income protection

EV car salary sacrifice scheme

Cycle2Work scheme

Gym discounts

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience managing multiple EIAs for complex projects.
• Excellent report writing skills covering screening, scoping, and technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental inputs for planning applications and EIA projects.
• Project manage complex projects including onshore wind and solar.
• Provide strategic advice and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Project Management

Report Writing

Client Relationship Management

Education

Degree in Environmental Discipline

Job description

ERM, the world's largest pure play sustainability consultancy, is regularly hiring experienced EIA professionals at Managing and Principal Consultant levels for our Onshore Renewables & Infrastructure team within Capital Project Delivery. If this interests you now or in the future, we'd love to hear from you.

In these roles, you will provide expert environmental consultancy services to internal and external clients, leading the work of less experienced team members. You will lead environmental inputs for planning applications, ranging from screening and scoping to environmental appraisals and large-scale EIA projects, as well as post-planning condition discharge.

You will project manage complex projects including onshore wind, solar, battery storage, and grid connection. Occasionally, you will work alongside our marine team on offshore projects, developing your skills in this area.

You will navigate projects through licensing and consenting processes, including DCO and S36, provide strategic advice to clients, and ensure projects are delivered on schedule and within budget. You will maintain and enhance existing client relationships, develop new business, and represent the company at meetings, conferences, and events.

Why join ERM?

We offer flexible working arrangements to suit your life—whether you need to do the school run, prefer working from home, or enjoy traveling. Benefits include 25 days annual leave plus public holidays, a 6% employer pension contribution, twice-yearly promotion opportunities, annual salary reviews, performance-related bonuses, private medical insurance, life assurance, income protection, EV car salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle2Work scheme, travel season ticket loans, volunteering opportunities, and wellbeing support through Calm, gym discounts, and gift cards.

We foster a safety-first, diverse, and inclusive culture where differences are embraced and celebrated. Through the ERM Foundation, we support nonprofit organizations and social enterprises committed to sustainability and equity. With a robust career framework and over 20 technical communities of global experts, there are many opportunities to advance your career at ERM. Check out our Sustainability Report and watch our video to learn more.

About you

You should be degree qualified in an environmental discipline and an experienced professional in consulting, regulatory, or developer environments, sharing our values and passion for the renewables sector.

You will have successfully managed multiple EIAs for complex projects, with experience in the consenting process and consulting with planning authorities. Your report writing skills should be excellent, covering screening, scoping, technical reports, and EIA chapters. You should also be Chartered or working towards Chartered status (e.g., IEMA).