Senior EIA Consultant (Environment)
Core
Lead environmental impact assessments (EIA/EIAR) for major infrastructure and development projects from inception to completion.
Role type
Senior EIA Consultant / Project Manager
Builds
Environmental impact reports, regulatory compliance strategies, and project delivery for infrastructure clients.
Domain
Environmental consultancy, infrastructure, energy, water, transportation
Required skills
EIA/EIAR delivery, UK planning and environmental legislation, public consultation, stakeholder engagement, project management, technical environmental analysis, report writing, team leadership, budget management, regulatory compliance
Preferred skills
CIEEM or IEMA membership, Chartered Environmentalist status, experience on major infrastructure projects
Technologies
EIA/EIAR frameworks, UK planning policy tools
Responsibilities
Lead EIA/EIAR projects from option appraisal to final reporting; Provide technical environmental input to project design; Manage multidisciplinary teams and sub-consultants; Review EIA chapters and technical reports for quality and compliance; Manage project budgets, fees, and programmes; Support public consultation and regulatory hearings; Prepare proposals and scopes for third-party services; Mentor junior team members; Monitor emerging environmental legislation and best practices.