Glasgow
Strategy, Consultancy
Permanent | Full Time
ASAP
26/06/2025
17/07/2025
Senior/Principal Environmental Consultant - EIA & Consenting
Glasgow
CTJ49
A leading, multi-disciplinary consultancy is seeking a Senior or Principal Environmental Consultant to join its expanding team in Scotland. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated professional with experience in Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and consenting to contribute to a diverse portfolio of infrastructure and development projects across the UK.
This consultancy is home to a vibrant network of over 600 environmental professionals, offering industry-leading advisory services to clients facing critical global challenges, including climate change, rapid urbanization, and the transition to Net Zero. Working within a collaborative environment, this role offers genuine scope for career development, mentoring opportunities, and the chance to shape outcomes on nationally significant projects.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the coordination and delivery of environmental services on multi-disciplinary projects, including EIAs, environmental appraisals, and environmental management plans
* Provide strategic input to deliver optimal environmental outcomes and high standards of performance
* Prepare and edit high-quality technical reports using data from various disciplines
* Manage project budgets, timelines, and client expectations with professionalism and confidence
* Contribute to business development activities including bidding, proposals, and identification of new opportunities
* Mentor junior team members and contribute to the team's growth and success
* Undertake continued professional development in line with relevant industry body requirements
Required Qualifications & Experience:
* Degree or Master's in an environmental or related scientific discipline (RICS, IEMA, CIWEM, CIEEM or equivalent accredited)
* Chartered status (or actively working towards chartership)
* Minimum of 5 years' post-graduate experience, ideally within a consultancy environment
* Comprehensive understanding of the EIA process and associated environmental technical disciplines
* Proven ability to write, review, and present technical content to a high standard
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work across teams and engage with clients effectively
* Organised, adaptable, and able to prioritise multiple tasks within a fast-paced environment
Benefits:
* Competitive salary benchmarked against market standards
* Minimum 25 days annual leave plus public holidays, with options to buy/sell leave
* Flexible working arrangements, including part-time or hybrid options
* A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme supporting physical and mental wellbeing
* Access to a wide range of flexible benefits including medical cover, pension contributions, gym membership, and more
* Ongoing professional development and support for achieving or maintaining chartered status through tailored training programmes
* A commitment to diversity, inclusion, and fostering a collaborative and equitable workplace culture