Senior or Principal Environmental Assessment Consultant

Job Title:
Senior Environmental Assessment Consultant

Salary:
-45,000 - -60,000 (dependent on experience)

Location:
Haywards Heath

Type:
Permanent | Hybrid

About the Role:

Our client is seeking an experienced Environmental Assessment Consultant to lead and manage a diverse portfolio of projects across infrastructure, development and environmental sectors. This role offers the opportunity to work across the full project lifecycle, from early-stage feasibility and planning through to consenting, delivery and construction support.

The successful candidate will provide technical leadership across Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), Strategic Environmental Assessments (SEA), Sustainability Appraisals (SA) and wider sustainability and environmental frameworks, including BREEAM. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality outcomes for clients.

About Our Client:

Our client is a well-established environmental and engineering consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions. They work across a broad range of sectors and are committed to investing in their people through professional development, flexible working and long-term career progression opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), Strategic Environmental Assessments (SEA) and Sustainability Appraisals (SA).
• Apply sustainability assessment frameworks including BREEAM where relevant.
• Manage environmental consenting and permitting activities.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including ecology, landscape, heritage, stakeholder engagement and engineering specialists.
• Manage projects to ensure delivery against programme, budget, quality and health and safety requirements.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Support business development activities including bid and tender preparation.
• Mentor and develop junior team members.
• Contribute to innovation and continuous improvement initiatives.

What Our Client is Looking For:

• Demonstrable experience delivering EIA, SEA and Sustainability Appraisal projects.
• Experience or understanding of sustainability assessment frameworks, including BREEAM.
• Strong project management and client-facing consultancy experience.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Commercial awareness and programme management skills.
• Experience preparing bids and tender submissions.
• Strong understanding of environmental legislation, planning policy and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

What Our Client Offers:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Support towards Chartership and professional qualifications.
• Collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Exposure to a diverse range of high-profile projects.
• Clear career progression and leadership development opportunities.

Eligibility:

• Degree in Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Geography, Planning or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Right to work in the UK.
• Professional membership desirable.
• Chartered status or working towards Chartership advantageous.

Opportunity for Growth:

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Environmental Assessment professional to take the next step in their career, leading significant projects, contributing to business growth and developing into a senior technical or leadership role.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.