Principal Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Consultant

Principal Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Consultant - Leeds (Hybrid)

Our client, a leading independent environmental consultancy, is looking to appoint an experienced Principal EIA Consultant to join their growing team in Leeds. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of high-profile infrastructure and development projects across the UK.

As a Principal EIA Consultant, you''ll play a key role in coordinating environmental inputs for major projects across sectors including transport, renewable energy, and property. Working alongside multidisciplinary technical specialists and design teams, you''ll help shape projects from early strategy and feasibility through to planning, detailed design, and consent.

You''ll be responsible for managing complex Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs), preparing Environmental Statements, coordinating technical inputs, engaging with clients and stakeholders, and supporting business development activities. The role also offers the opportunity to work across a range of consenting regimes, including Development Consent Orders (DCOs) and Town & Country Planning.

What we''re looking for:

• A relevant environmental degree or equivalent qualification.
• Strong knowledge of UK EIA legislation and assessment processes.
• Proven experience leading complex, multidisciplinary EIA projects.
• Excellent report writing, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong project management, budget control, and organisational abilities.
• Experience mentoring or managing junior team members.
• Previous involvement in bid preparation and business development is desirable.

What''s on offer:

• Competitive salary and performance-related bonus.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Private medical cover.
• Life assurance.
• Employee wellbeing programme, including an Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders.
• Genuine career progression within a collaborative and supportive consultancy.

If you''re an experienced EIA professional looking to work on nationally significant projects while developing your career within a highly respected environmental consultancy, we''d love to hear from you.

Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion.