Principal - Associate EIA Consultant - #2134596

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Our client is a leading multidisciplinary consultancy with a long-established reputation for delivering innovative engineering, environmental and infrastructure solutions across the UK and internationally. Working across sectors including transport, water, energy, development and the built environment, they provide integrated services that help shape sustainable and resilient infrastructure.With a collaborative, people-focused culture, the business brings together environmental, planning, engineering and technical specialists to deliver complex projects from concept through to completion. The organisation is committed to professional development, flexible working and supporting employees in achieving their long-term career ambitions, making it an excellent opportunity for an experienced EIA professional looking to take the next step in their career.

Your new role


As a Principal or Associate Environmental Consultant, you will take a leading role in the delivery and management of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) projects across a diverse portfolio, including highways improvement schemes, water infrastructure projects, anaerobic digestion facilities and wider development projects.You'll work on a hybrid basis from their Birmingham office, with WFH options.
Responsibilities will include:

• Leading and coordinating EIA projects from inception through to delivery.
• Acting as EIA Project Manager and/or EIA Coordinator on multidisciplinary projects.
• Providing technical environmental advice and quality assurance.
• Preparing and reviewing Environmental Management Plans (EMPs) and environmental documentation.
• Managing project programmes, budgets and resource requirements.
• Supporting bid preparation, tender submissions and work-winning activities.
• Building and maintaining relationships with clients, regulators and key stakeholders.
• Working closely with internal technical specialists and partner organisations to deliver integrated project solutions.
• Supporting the development and mentoring of junior team members.
• Contributing to strategic business development and increasing client engagement opportunities.

What you'll need to succeed

• Degree-qualified in an environmental, planning or related discipline.
• Significant EIA consultancy experience, ideally gained within infrastructure, transport, water, energy or development sectors.
• Experience managing and coordinating complex environmental projects.
• Strong understanding of UK EIA legislation and environmental assessment processes.
• Proven client-facing and stakeholder management experience.
• Experience preparing bids, tenders and proposals.
• Excellent report writing, communication and project management skills.
• Chartered status, or actively working towards chartership, would be advantageous.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary of £50,000 to £70,000 depending on experience and level.
• discretionary bonus opportunities
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Private medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support initiatives
• Company pension scheme with 5% employer contribution
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Income protection cover
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Professional membership fees paid (up to two relevant subscriptions)
• Chartership bonus upon achieving professional status
• Cycle to Work scheme and electric vehicle benefit
• Season ticket loans
• Gym and lifestyle discounts
• Volunteering leave and charity giving scheme
• Ongoing learning and development support through a structured L&D platform
• Employee referral bonus scheme
• Regular social and networking events
• Long service recognition awards
• Company sick pay scheme

What you need to do now


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