Senior Or Principal Environmental Assessment Consultant

Overview

Job Title: Senior or Principal Environmental Assessment Consultant

Salary: £45,000 to £65,000 (dependent on experience)

Location: Leeds (flexible/hybrid working)

Type: Permanent, Full-time, Hybrid

About the Role

Our client is looking for a Senior or Principal Environmental Assessment Consultant to lead multidisciplinary projects across a diverse portfolio.

You\'ll deliver environmental assessments across a range of sectors, managing projects from early strategy through to consent and delivery, while contributing to climate resilience and sustainable outcomes.

About the Client

Our client is an award-winning, employee-owned environmental and engineering consultancy, focused on innovation, sustainability and long-term impact.

They offer a collaborative environment, strong development opportunities and a clear commitment to professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead EIA, SEA and SA projects
• Manage project delivery (quality, budget, programme)
• Provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams
• Support bids and client relationships
• Mentor junior staff

What Our Client is Looking For

• Strong experience delivering EIA, SEA and SA
• Project management and commercial awareness
• Confident client-facing skills
• Strong knowledge of environmental legislation

Desirable

• Experience in infrastructure, water or energy sectors
• Line management or mentoring experience
• Experience with DCOs or major projects

What Our Client Offers

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Strong focus on wellbeing and work-life balance
• Professional development and chartership support

Eligibility

• Relevant degree or equivalent experience
• Ideally Chartered or working towards
• Right to work in the UK

Opportunity for Growth

Clear progression opportunities within a growing, supportive consultancy, with scope to develop leadership, technical and business development skills.

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

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