Principal - Associate EIA Consultant

Reference: 4825119

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Location:

Birmingham Salary: 50,000 - 70,000 (DoE) (per annum)
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Permanent Working pattern:
Full time Industry: Construction / Environment Company:
Hays Consultant:
Joshua Bollard Hays office:
Leicester — 1st & 2nd Floor, 2 Colton Square Phone:
Email: josh.bollard

Your new company 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 If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #4825119 - Joshua Bollard