Principal EIA Consultant

Salary/Rate:ca £50,000 + bonus
Job type:Perm
Town/City:Leeds
County:West Yorkshire
Specialism:Environment
Job ref:1079
Post Date:June 23, 2025
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About the Role

Are you passionate about Environmental Consultancy and eager to make a significant impact on large-scale Infrastructure and Development projects?  Here’s a chance to join a forward-thinking company that values creativity, innovation, and collaboration. This leading UK-based independent Environmental Consultancy offers an enriching environment where your expertise will be valued and your professional growth supported. With over 30 years of sustained growth, our client has built a reputation for delivering high-quality services and innovative solutions. The company is underpinned by values of Community, Collaboration, Professionalism, and Integrity, ensuring a positive and inclusive workplace culture.

As a Principal EIA Consultant, your role will involve coordinating environmental inputs for major EIA projects (DCO, DNS, Section 36, TCPA) within the renewable energy, transport, and property sectors.

Your activities include:

  • Managing environmental inputs to project designs and assessments.
  • Engaging with clients and sub-consultants.
  • Preparing fee proposals and authoring environmental reports and EIA documentation.
  • Ensuring environmental issues are central to development design.

What’s in it for You?

  • Competitive Salary & Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including an enhanced pension scheme, life cover, medical cover, and a bonus scheme.
  • Work-Life Balance: Benefit from flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working options and the possibility of part-time roles.
  • Wellbeing Support: Access wellbeing programmes, trained mental health first aiders, and an Employee Assistance Programme to support your overall wellbeing.
  • Professional Development: Be part of a team that values continuous learning and offers opportunities for career progression.

Skills and Experience You’ll need:

  • A relevant environmental degree-level qualification in EIA or similar.
  • Excellent knowledge of EIA processes and UK legislation.
  • Production of high quality environmental reports and EIA documentation.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with technical teams and manage project deliverables.
  • Experience in stakeholder engagement, financial control, and project management.
  • Line management or oversight of junior team members.
  • Experience in bid preparation, client management, and business development.

If you are ready to contribute to impactful EIA projects, come join a company that not only values your expertise but also supports your professional and personal wellbeing. Apply today to be part of a team that is shaping the future of environmental consultancy.

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