EIA Consultant

Due to exciting project wins, we are seeking a motivated and experienced Principal EIA Consultant to join our growing Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) team in Bristol.
This role offers hybrid working and the opportunity to contribute to a diverse portfolio of high£profile, large£scale projects.

If you are passionate about environmental assessment and excited by the chance to work within a forward£thinking organisation that values creativity, innovation and collaboration, we would love to hear from you.

About the Organisation

We are a leading independent environmental consultancy, supported by a growing team of experts in environmental policy, strategy, design, and assessment. With multiple offices across the UK and Europe, we deliver high£quality technical services across a broad range of sectors.

For over 30 years, we have experienced sustained growth and built a reputation for delivering exceptional work. We have been recognised as a top provider in UK Environmental and Sustainability Consulting and are proud of the long£term relationships we have developed with our clients.

We are committed to:

• Employing talented people to deliver the highest quality advice
• Providing a personal and responsive service
• Delivering meaningful work that protects and improves the environment
• Developing innovative, cross£disciplinary solutions

Our teams have contributed to government advisory groups, European Commission working groups, major Public Inquiries, and have helped secure planning consent for thousands of projects.
Our valuesandmdash;Community, Collaboration, and Integrityandmdash;shape our culture, our work, and the way we support our staff.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Principal EIA Consultant to support the coordination and delivery of environmental inputs for major EIA projects. These projects span large-scale infrastructure and major development, including transport, renewable energy and property.

You will work closely with internal environmental specialists and design teams to embed environmental considerations throughout all stages of project developmentandmdash;ranging from early strategy and feasibility to detailed design and post£consent support.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and coordinating multi-disciplinary EIA inputs
• Managing the production of screening and scoping reports, consultation materials and Environmental Statements
• Working across multiple consenting regimes, including Development Consent Orders and Town andamp; Country Planning
• Liaising with clients, stakeholders, and sub-consultants
• Preparing fee proposals and contributing to business development
• Providing oversight and support to junior team members
• Ensuring high£quality environmental outputs and integrated design solutions

A key part of this role is effective engagement with diverse stakeholder groups and collaboration with technical specialists to ensure environmental issues remain central to design and development decisions.

Core Skills andamp; Experience

We welcome applicants with experience in EIA, environmental management, planning or permitting, and encourage candidates with comparable backgrounds to apply.

Essential experience includes:

• Degree-level qualification in EIA or a related environmental discipline
• Excellent understanding of EIA processes and UK environmental legislati