Principal EIA Consultant

Ocean to Earth Recruitment are proud to be partnering with one of the UK’s leading independent environmental consultancies. With a strong reputation built over three decades, our client is renowned for their expertise across environmental assessment, policy, strategy, design, and innovation. They deliver award-winning solutions across infrastructure, renewable energy, and major development projects – and now, due to a series of exciting project wins, they are looking to expand their team.

The Role

We are seeking a Principal EIA Consultant to play a pivotal role in coordinating environmental inputs for high-profile projects. You’ll be involved from early strategy development through to feasibility, design, planning, and delivery – ensuring environmental considerations are embedded at the heart of development proposals.

Projects will include major infrastructure, renewable energy, and large-scale developments, with opportunities to also contribute to Strategic Environmental Assessments. You will work closely with specialist in-house teams and external stakeholders, taking responsibility for project management, client liaison, fee proposals, and the production of high-quality EIA documentation.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives on collaboration, values innovation, and wants to make a genuine impact in shaping sustainable development.

About You

We’re keen to hear from candidates with:

• A degree in a relevant environmental discipline (EIA or similar)

• Strong knowledge of EIA processes, legislation, and best practice in the UK

• Proven experience delivering environmental reports and EIA documentation (screening, scoping, PEIRs, Environmental Statements)

• Excellent report writing and verbal communication skills

• Ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary inputs and manage deadlines effectively

• Experience in client-facing roles, stakeholder engagement, and fee proposals

• Project management and financial oversight experience

• Line management or mentoring of junior team members

• Business development or bid support experience

Comparable backgrounds in environmental management, planning or permitting will also be considered.

Why Join?

Our client offers more than just a job – they provide a career with purpose. You’ll be joining a collaborative, values-driven consultancy that invests in its people and prides itself on delivering innovative, sustainable solutions.

The package includes:
✔ Competitive salary & annual bonus scheme
✔ Enhanced pension scheme
✔ Private medical cover & life assurance
✔ Wellbeing support including EAP, trained Mental Health First Aiders & flexible working
✔ Hybrid working arrangements & part-time options for the right candidate
✔ Opportunities for career progression and involvement in high-profile projects

Apply Now

If you’re passionate about driving forward sustainable development and want to work with a consultancy where environmental values sit at the core of every project, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Apply via Ocean to Earth Recruitment today to be considered.