329 Environmental Consultant jobs in the United Kingdom

Bennett & Game are pleased to be representing a well-established consultancy with over 30 years of environmental expertise, currently seeking a Principal or Senior Environmental Impact Assessment Consultant to join their growing Warrington office. This role offers the opportunity to lead on nationally significant infrastructure, renewable energy and urban development projects, supported by a multi-disciplinary team spanning air quality, ecology, climate, water, and socio-economics. Recognised as one of the UK's fastest-growing environmental consultancies and shortlisted for Sustainable Business of the Year, the firm provides a collaborative and values-driven culture, flexible hybrid working, and a comprehensive benefits package including enhanced pension, private healthcare and professional development support. For ambitious consultants, this is an excellent platform to deliver meaningful environmental outcomes while advancing your career within a forward-thinking, award-nominated organisation.

Environmental Impact Assessment Consultant Job Overview

As a Senior/Principal EIA Consultant, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality environmental advice and assessment on complex and high-profile projects. Responsibilities will include:

• Leading the coordination and delivery of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) and related environmental planning studies, ensuring outputs are technically robust and proportionate.
• Managing multi-disciplinary project teams covering air quality, ecology, climate, water, socio-economics, and other technical disciplines.
• Acting as the main point of contact for clients, planning authorities, and statutory consultees, guiding projects through the planning and consenting process.
• Preparing and reviewing key deliverables, including Screening and Scoping Reports, Environmental Statements, Non-Technical Summaries, and mitigation registers.
• Embedding sustainability and ESG principles into project design, advising on practical solutions to reduce environmental risks and deliver better outcomes.
• Supporting business development by contributing to proposals, bids, and client relationship management.
• Mentoring and supporting junior consultants, sharing technical expertise and fostering professional growth across the team.
• Contributing to thought leadership, innovation, and the continued improvement of internal processes and best practice.

Environmental Impact Assessment Consultant Job Requirements

• Education & Professional Standing
• Degree in Environmental Science, Planning, Geography, or a related discipline.
• Chartered status or working towards chartership with IEMA, RTPI, CIWEM, or equivalent professional body.
• Proven experience leading and delivering Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) across major infrastructure, energy, or urban development projects.
• Strong understanding of UK EIA Regulations, planning law, and environmental policy frameworks.
• Ability to scope, coordinate, and technically review environmental chapters and assessments to a high standard.
• Track record of embedding sustainability and mitigation strategies within project design.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams and complex project programmes to time and budget.
• Experience liaising with planning authorities, statutory consultees, and stakeholders to support successful applications.
• Skilled in preparing bids, proposals, and fee estimates to support business growth.
• Strong communication and report-writing skills, with the ability to explain complex environmental issues clearly.
• Commercial awareness and ability to balance client needs with environmental best practice.
• Proven leadership skills with the confidence to mentor, support, and inspire junior colleagues.
• Collaborative and adaptable, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and innovation.

Environmental Impact Assessment Consultant Salary & Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary, commensurate with experience, alongside a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional growth, wellbeing, and work-life balance. Key benefits include:

• Annual Leave: 25 days per year (plus bank holidays), rising by 1 day every 2 years up to 28 days. Option to purchase up to 5 additional days annually.
• Pension Scheme: Employer contributions starting at 5% in your first year, increasing by 1% annually up to 10% after six years, with employee contributions starting from 3%.
• Private Medical Insurance: AXA cover (post-probation) including 24/7 GP access, physiotherapy support, and specialist nurse helplines.
• Life Assurance: 4x annual salary from day one of employment.
• Enhanced Family Leave: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay (e.g. 13 weeks full pay for maternity after 1 year's service).
• Employee Assistance Programme (BUPA): 24/7 confidential support line, counselling, CBT access, legal/financial advice, and resilience tools.
• Sick Pay Scheme: Enhanced company sick pay, increasing with length of service (up to 8 weeks full pay and 8 weeks half pay after 5+ years).
• Professional Development: Payment for one professional subscription annually and support for ongoing CPD.
• Additional Benefits: Cycle-to-Work scheme, flu vaccination, annual financial advice meetings, and quarterly collaboration recognition awards.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.

Bennett & Game are pleased to be representing a well-established consultancy with over 30 years of environmental expertise, currently seeking a Principal or Senior Environmental Impact Assessment Consultant to join their growing Farringdon office. This role offers the opportunity to lead on nationally significant infrastructure, renewable energy and urban development projects, supported by a multi-disciplinary team spanning air quality, ecology, climate, water, and socio-economics. Recognised as one of the UK's fastest-growing environmental consultancies and shortlisted for Sustainable Business of the Year, the firm provides a collaborative and values-driven culture, flexible hybrid working, and a comprehensive benefits package including enhanced pension, private healthcare and professional development support. For ambitious consultants, this is an excellent platform to deliver meaningful environmental outcomes while advancing your career within a forward-thinking, award-nominated organisation.

Environmental Impact Assessment Consultant Job Overview

As a Senior/Principal EIA Consultant, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality environmental advice and assessment on complex and high-profile projects. Responsibilities will include:

• Leading the coordination and delivery of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) and related environmental planning studies, ensuring outputs are technically robust and proportionate.
• Managing multi-disciplinary project teams covering air quality, ecology, climate, water, socio-economics, and other technical disciplines.
• Acting as the main point of contact for clients, planning authorities, and statutory consultees, guiding projects through the planning and consenting process.
• Preparing and reviewing key deliverables, including Screening and Scoping Reports, Environmental Statements, Non-Technical Summaries, and mitigation registers.
• Embedding sustainability and ESG principles into project design, advising on practical solutions to reduce environmental risks and deliver better outcomes.
• Supporting business development by contributing to proposals, bids, and client relationship management.
• Mentoring and supporting junior consultants, sharing technical expertise and fostering professional growth across the team.
• Contributing to thought leadership, innovation, and the continued improvement of internal processes and best practice.

Environmental Impact Assessment Consultant Job Requirements

• Education & Professional Standing
• Degree in Environmental Science, Planning, Geography, or a related discipline.
• Chartered status or working towards chartership with IEMA, RTPI, CIWEM, or equivalent professional body.
• Proven experience leading and delivering Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) across major infrastructure, energy, or urban development projects.
• Strong understanding of UK EIA Regulations, planning law, and environmental policy frameworks.
• Ability to scope, coordinate, and technically review environmental chapters and assessments to a high standard.
• Track record of embedding sustainability and mitigation strategies within project design.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams and complex project programmes to time and budget.
• Experience liaising with planning authorities, statutory consultees, and stakeholders to support successful applications.
• Skilled in preparing bids, proposals, and fee estimates to support business growth.
• Strong communication and report-writing skills, with the ability to explain complex environmental issues clearly.
• Commercial awareness and ability to balance client needs with environmental best practice.
• Proven leadership skills with the confidence to mentor, support, and inspire junior colleagues.
• Collaborative and adaptable, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and innovation.

Environmental Impact Assessment Consultant Salary & Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary, commensurate with experience, alongside a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional growth, wellbeing, and work-life balance. Key benefits include:

• Annual Leave: 25 days per year (plus bank holidays), rising by 1 day every 2 years up to 28 days. Option to purchase up to 5 additional days annually.
• Pension Scheme: Employer contributions starting at 5% in your first year, increasing by 1% annually up to 10% after six years, with employee contributions starting from 3%.
• Private Medical Insurance: AXA cover (post-probation) including 24/7 GP access, physiotherapy support, and specialist nurse helplines.
• Life Assurance: 4x annual salary from day one of employment.
• Enhanced Family Leave: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay (e.g. 13 weeks full pay for maternity after 1 year's service).
• Employee Assistance Programme (BUPA): 24/7 confidential support line, counselling, CBT access, legal/financial advice, and resilience tools.
• Sick Pay Scheme: Enhanced company sick pay, increasing with length of service (up to 8 weeks full pay and 8 weeks half pay after 5+ years).
• Professional Development: Payment for one professional subscription annually and support for ongoing CPD.
• Additional Benefits: Cycle-to-Work scheme, flu vaccination, annual financial advice meetings, and quarterly collaboration recognition awards.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.

Bennett & Game are pleased to be representing a well-established consultancy with over 30 years of environmental expertise, currently seeking a Principal or Senior Environmental Impact Assessment Consultant to join their growing Bristol office. This role offers the opportunity to lead on nationally significant infrastructure, renewable energy and urban development projects, supported by a multi-disciplinary team spanning air quality, ecology, climate, water, and socio-economics. Recognised as one of the UK's fastest-growing environmental consultancies and shortlisted for Sustainable Business of the Year, the firm provides a collaborative and values-driven culture, flexible hybrid working, and a comprehensive benefits package including enhanced pension, private healthcare and professional development support. For ambitious consultants, this is an excellent platform to deliver meaningful environmental outcomes while advancing your career within a forward-thinking, award-nominated organisation.

Environmental Impact Assessment Consultant Job Overview

As a Senior/Principal EIA Consultant, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality environmental advice and assessment on complex and high-profile projects. Responsibilities will include:

• Leading the coordination and delivery of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) and related environmental planning studies, ensuring outputs are technically robust and proportionate.
• Managing multi-disciplinary project teams covering air quality, ecology, climate, water, socio-economics, and other technical disciplines.
• Acting as the main point of contact for clients, planning authorities, and statutory consultees, guiding projects through the planning and consenting process.
• Preparing and reviewing key deliverables, including Screening and Scoping Reports, Environmental Statements, Non-Technical Summaries, and mitigation registers.
• Embedding sustainability and ESG principles into project design, advising on practical solutions to reduce environmental risks and deliver better outcomes.
• Supporting business development by contributing to proposals, bids, and client relationship management.
• Mentoring and supporting junior consultants, sharing technical expertise and fostering professional growth across the team.
• Contributing to thought leadership, innovation, and the continued improvement of internal processes and best practice.

Environmental Impact Assessment Consultant Job Requirements

• Education & Professional Standing
• Degree in Environmental Science, Planning, Geography, or a related discipline.
• Chartered status or working towards chartership with IEMA, RTPI, CIWEM, or equivalent professional body.
• Proven experience leading and delivering Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) across major infrastructure, energy, or urban development projects.
• Strong understanding of UK EIA Regulations, planning law, and environmental policy frameworks.
• Ability to scope, coordinate, and technically review environmental chapters and assessments to a high standard.
• Track record of embedding sustainability and mitigation strategies within project design.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams and complex project programmes to time and budget.
• Experience liaising with planning authorities, statutory consultees, and stakeholders to support successful applications.
• Skilled in preparing bids, proposals, and fee estimates to support business growth.
• Strong communication and report-writing skills, with the ability to explain complex environmental issues clearly.
• Commercial awareness and ability to balance client needs with environmental best practice.
• Proven leadership skills with the confidence to mentor, support, and inspire junior colleagues.
• Collaborative and adaptable, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and innovation.

Environmental Impact Assessment Consultant Salary & Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary, commensurate with experience, alongside a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional growth, wellbeing, and work-life balance. Key benefits include:

• Annual Leave: 25 days per year (plus bank holidays), rising by 1 day every 2 years up to 28 days. Option to purchase up to 5 additional days annually.
• Pension Scheme: Employer contributions starting at 5% in your first year, increasing by 1% annually up to 10% after six years, with employee contributions starting from 3%.
• Private Medical Insurance: AXA cover (post-probation) including 24/7 GP access, physiotherapy support, and specialist nurse helplines.
• Life Assurance: 4x annual salary from day one of employment.
• Enhanced Family Leave: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay (e.g. 13 weeks full pay for maternity after 1 year's service).
• Employee Assistance Programme (BUPA): 24/7 confidential support line, counselling, CBT access, legal/financial advice, and resilience tools.
• Sick Pay Scheme: Enhanced company sick pay, increasing with length of service (up to 8 weeks full pay and 8 weeks half pay after 5+ years).
• Professional Development: Payment for one professional subscription annually and support for ongoing CPD.
• Additional Benefits: Cycle-to-Work scheme, flu vaccination, annual financial advice meetings, and quarterly collaboration recognition awards.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.

Bennett & Game are pleased to be representing a well-established consultancy with over 30 years of environmental expertise, currently seeking a Principal or Senior Environmental Impact Assessment Consultant to join their growing Warrington office. This role offers the opportunity to lead on nationally significant infrastructure, renewable energy and urban development projects, supported by a multi-disciplinary team spanning air quality, ecology, climate, water, and socio-economics. Recognised as one of the UK's fastest-growing environmental consultancies and shortlisted for Sustainable Business of the Year, the firm provides a collaborative and values-driven culture, flexible hybrid working, and a comprehensive benefits package including enhanced pension, private healthcare and professional development support. For ambitious consultants, this is an excellent platform to deliver meaningful environmental outcomes while advancing your career within a forward-thinking, award-nominated organisation.

Environmental Impact Assessment Consultant Job Overview

As a Senior/Principal EIA Consultant, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality environmental advice and assessment on complex and high-profile projects. Responsibilities will include:

• Leading the coordination and delivery of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) and related environmental planning studies, ensuring outputs are technically robust and proportionate.
• Managing multi-disciplinary project teams covering air quality, ecology, climate, water, socio-economics, and other technical disciplines.
• Acting as the main point of contact for clients, planning authorities, and statutory consultees, guiding projects through the planning and consenting process.
• Preparing and reviewing key deliverables, including Screening and Scoping Reports, Environmental Statements, Non-Technical Summaries, and mitigation registers.
• Embedding sustainability and ESG principles into project design, advising on practical solutions to reduce environmental risks and deliver better outcomes.
• Supporting business development by contributing to proposals, bids, and client relationship management.
• Mentoring and supporting junior consultants, sharing technical expertise and fostering professional growth across the team.
• Contributing to thought leadership, innovation, and the continued improvement of internal processes and best practice.

Environmental Impact Assessment Consultant Job Requirements

• Education & Professional Standing
• Degree in Environmental Science, Planning, Geography, or a related discipline.
• Chartered status or working towards chartership with IEMA, RTPI, CIWEM, or equivalent professional body.
• Proven experience leading and delivering Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) across major infrastructure, energy, or urban development projects.
• Strong understanding of UK EIA Regulations, planning law, and environmental policy frameworks.
• Ability to scope, coordinate, and technically review environmental chapters and assessments to a high standard.
• Track record of embedding sustainability and mitigation strategies within project design.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams and complex project programmes to time and budget.
• Experience liaising with planning authorities, statutory consultees, and stakeholders to support successful applications.
• Skilled in preparing bids, proposals, and fee estimates to support business growth.
• Strong communication and report-writing skills, with the ability to explain complex environmental issues clearly.
• Commercial awareness and ability to balance client needs with environmental best practice.
• Proven leadership skills with the confidence to mentor, support, and inspire junior colleagues.
• Collaborative and adaptable, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and innovation.

Environmental Impact Assessment Consultant Salary & Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary, commensurate with experience, alongside a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional growth, wellbeing, and work-life balance. Key benefits include:

• Annual Leave: 25 days per year (plus bank holidays), rising by 1 day every 2 years up to 28 days. Option to purchase up to 5 additional days annually.
• Pension Scheme: Employer contributions starting at 5% in your first year, increasing by 1% annually up to 10% after six years, with employee contributions starting from 3%.
• Private Medical Insurance: AXA cover (post-probation) including 24/7 GP access, physiotherapy support, and specialist nurse helplines.
• Life Assurance: 4x annual salary from day one of employment.
• Enhanced Family Leave: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay (e.g. 13 weeks full pay for maternity after 1 year's service).
• Employee Assistance Programme (BUPA): 24/7 confidential support line, counselling, CBT access, legal/financial advice, and resilience tools.
• Sick Pay Scheme: Enhanced company sick pay, increasing with length of service (up to 8 weeks full pay and 8 weeks half pay after 5+ years).
• Professional Development: Payment for one professional subscription annually and support for ongoing CPD.
• Additional Benefits: Cycle-to-Work scheme, flu vaccination, annual financial advice meetings, and quarterly collaboration recognition awards.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.

Bennett & Game are pleased to be representing a well-established consultancy with over 30 years of environmental expertise, currently seeking a Principal or Senior Environmental Impact Assessment Consultant to join their growing Brighton office. This role offers the opportunity to lead on nationally significant infrastructure, renewable energy and urban development projects, supported by a multi-disciplinary team spanning air quality, ecology, climate, water, and socio-economics. Recognised as one of the UK's fastest-growing environmental consultancies and shortlisted for Sustainable Business of the Year, the firm provides a collaborative and values-driven culture, flexible hybrid working, and a comprehensive benefits package including enhanced pension, private healthcare and professional development support. For ambitious consultants, this is an excellent platform to deliver meaningful environmental outcomes while advancing your career within a forward-thinking, award-nominated organisation.

Environmental Impact Assessment Consultant Job Overview

As a Senior/Principal EIA Consultant, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality environmental advice and assessment on complex and high-profile projects. Responsibilities will include:

• Leading the coordination and delivery of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) and related environmental planning studies, ensuring outputs are technically robust and proportionate.
• Managing multi-disciplinary project teams covering air quality, ecology, climate, water, socio-economics, and other technical disciplines.
• Acting as the main point of contact for clients, planning authorities, and statutory consultees, guiding projects through the planning and consenting process.
• Preparing and reviewing key deliverables, including Screening and Scoping Reports, Environmental Statements, Non-Technical Summaries, and mitigation registers.
• Embedding sustainability and ESG principles into project design, advising on practical solutions to reduce environmental risks and deliver better outcomes.
• Supporting business development by contributing to proposals, bids, and client relationship management.
• Mentoring and supporting junior consultants, sharing technical expertise and fostering professional growth across the team.
• Contributing to thought leadership, innovation, and the continued improvement of internal processes and best practice.

Environmental Impact Assessment Consultant Job Requirements

• Education & Professional Standing
• Degree in Environmental Science, Planning, Geography, or a related discipline
• Chartered status or working towards chartership with IEMA, RTPI, CIWEM, or equivalent professional body.
• Proven experience leading and delivering Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) across major infrastructure, energy, or urban development projects.
• Strong understanding of UK EIA Regulations, planning law, and environmental policy frameworks.
• Ability to scope, coordinate, and technically review environmental chapters and assessments to a high standard.
• Track record of embedding sustainability and mitigation strategies within project design.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams and complex project programmes to time and budget.
• Experience liaising with planning authorities, statutory consultees, and stakeholders to support successful applications.
• Skilled in preparing bids, proposals, and fee estimates to support business growth.
• Strong communication and report-writing skills, with the ability to explain complex environmental issues clearly.
• Commercial awareness and ability to balance client needs with environmental best practice.
• Proven leadership skills with the confidence to mentor, support, and inspire junior colleagues.
• Collaborative and adaptable, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and innovation.

Environmental Impact Assessment Consultant Salary & Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary, commensurate with experience, alongside a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional growth, wellbeing, and work-life balance. Key benefits include:

• Annual Leave: 25 days per year (plus bank holidays), rising by 1 day every 2 years up to 28 days. Option to purchase up to 5 additional days annually.
• Pension Scheme: Employer contributions starting at 5% in your first year, increasing by 1% annually up to 10% after six years, with employee contributions starting from 3%.
• Private Medical Insurance: AXA cover (post-probation) including 24/7 GP access, physiotherapy support, and specialist nurse helplines.
• Life Assurance: 4x annual salary from day one of employment.
• Enhanced Family Leave: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay (e.g. 13 weeks full pay for maternity after 1 year's service).
• Employee Assistance Programme (BUPA): 24/7 confidential support line, counselling, CBT access, legal/financial advice, and resilience tools.
• Sick Pay Scheme: Enhanced company sick pay, increasing with length of service (up to 8 weeks full pay and 8 weeks half pay after 5+ years).
• Professional Development: Payment for one professional subscription annually and support for ongoing CPD.
• Additional Benefits: Cycle-to-Work scheme, flu vaccination, annual financial advice meetings, and quarterly collaboration recognition awards.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.

Bennett & Game are pleased to be representing a well-established consultancy with over 30 years of environmental expertise, currently seeking a Principal or Senior Environmental Impact Assessment Consultant to join their growing Farringdon office. This role offers the opportunity to lead on nationally significant infrastructure, renewable energy and urban development projects, supported by a multi-disciplinary team spanning air quality, ecology, climate, water, and socio-economics. Recognised as one of the UK's fastest-growing environmental consultancies and shortlisted for Sustainable Business of the Year, the firm provides a collaborative and values-driven culture, flexible hybrid working, and a comprehensive benefits package including enhanced pension, private healthcare and professional development support. For ambitious consultants, this is an excellent platform to deliver meaningful environmental outcomes while advancing your career within a forward-thinking, award-nominated organisation.

Environmental Impact Assessment Consultant Job Overview

As a Senior/Principal EIA Consultant, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality environmental advice and assessment on complex and high-profile projects. Responsibilities will include:

• Leading the coordination and delivery of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) and related environmental planning studies, ensuring outputs are technically robust and proportionate.
• Managing multi-disciplinary project teams covering air quality, ecology, climate, water, socio-economics, and other technical disciplines.
• Acting as the main point of contact for clients, planning authorities, and statutory consultees, guiding projects through the planning and consenting process.
• Preparing and reviewing key deliverables, including Screening and Scoping Reports, Environmental Statements, Non-Technical Summaries, and mitigation registers.
• Embedding sustainability and ESG principles into project design, advising on practical solutions to reduce environmental risks and deliver better outcomes.
• Supporting business development by contributing to proposals, bids, and client relationship management.
• Mentoring and supporting junior consultants, sharing technical expertise and fostering professional growth across the team.
• Contributing to thought leadership, innovation, and the continued improvement of internal processes and best practice.

Environmental Impact Assessment Consultant Job Requirements

• Education & Professional Standing
• Degree in Environmental Science, Planning, Geography, or a related discipline.
• Chartered status or working towards chartership with IEMA, RTPI, CIWEM, or equivalent professional body.
• Proven experience leading and delivering Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) across major infrastructure, energy, or urban development projects.
• Strong understanding of UK EIA Regulations, planning law, and environmental policy frameworks.
• Ability to scope, coordinate, and technically review environmental chapters and assessments to a high standard.
• Track record of embedding sustainability and mitigation strategies within project design.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams and complex project programmes to time and budget.
• Experience liaising with planning authorities, statutory consultees, and stakeholders to support successful applications.
• Skilled in preparing bids, proposals, and fee estimates to support business growth.
• Strong communication and report-writing skills, with the ability to explain complex environmental issues clearly.
• Commercial awareness and ability to balance client needs with environmental best practice.
• Proven leadership skills with the confidence to mentor, support, and inspire junior colleagues.
• Collaborative and adaptable, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and innovation.

Environmental Impact Assessment Consultant Salary & Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary, commensurate with experience, alongside a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional growth, wellbeing, and work-life balance. Key benefits include:

• Annual Leave: 25 days per year (plus bank holidays), rising by 1 day every 2 years up to 28 days. Option to purchase up to 5 additional days annually.
• Pension Scheme: Employer contributions starting at 5% in your first year, increasing by 1% annually up to 10% after six years, with employee contributions starting from 3%.
• Private Medical Insurance: AXA cover (post-probation) including 24/7 GP access, physiotherapy support, and specialist nurse helplines.
• Life Assurance: 4x annual salary from day one of employment.
• Enhanced Family Leave: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay (e.g. 13 weeks full pay for maternity after 1 year's service).
• Employee Assistance Programme (BUPA): 24/7 confidential support line, counselling, CBT access, legal/financial advice, and resilience tools.
• Sick Pay Scheme: Enhanced company sick pay, increasing with length of service (up to 8 weeks full pay and 8 weeks half pay after 5+ years).
• Professional Development: Payment for one professional subscription annually and support for ongoing CPD.
• Additional Benefits: Cycle-to-Work scheme, flu vaccination, annual financial advice meetings, and quarterly collaboration recognition awards.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.

Bennett & Game are pleased to be representing a well-established consultancy with over 30 years of environmental expertise, currently seeking a Principal or Senior Environmental Impact Assessment Consultant to join their growing Bristol office. This role offers the opportunity to lead on nationally significant infrastructure, renewable energy and urban development projects, supported by a multi-disciplinary team spanning air quality, ecology, climate, water, and socio-economics. Recognised as one of the UK's fastest-growing environmental consultancies and shortlisted for Sustainable Business of the Year, the firm provides a collaborative and values-driven culture, flexible hybrid working, and a comprehensive benefits package including enhanced pension, private healthcare and professional development support. For ambitious consultants, this is an excellent platform to deliver meaningful environmental outcomes while advancing your career within a forward-thinking, award-nominated organisation.

Environmental Impact Assessment Consultant Job Overview

As a Senior/Principal EIA Consultant, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality environmental advice and assessment on complex and high-profile projects. Responsibilities will include:

• Leading the coordination and delivery of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) and related environmental planning studies, ensuring outputs are technically robust and proportionate.
• Managing multi-disciplinary project teams covering air quality, ecology, climate, water, socio-economics, and other technical disciplines.
• Acting as the main point of contact for clients, planning authorities, and statutory consultees, guiding projects through the planning and consenting process.
• Preparing and reviewing key deliverables, including Screening and Scoping Reports, Environmental Statements, Non-Technical Summaries, and mitigation registers.
• Embedding sustainability and ESG principles into project design, advising on practical solutions to reduce environmental risks and deliver better outcomes.
• Supporting business development by contributing to proposals, bids, and client relationship management.
• Mentoring and supporting junior consultants, sharing technical expertise and fostering professional growth across the team.
• Contributing to thought leadership, innovation, and the continued improvement of internal processes and best practice.

Environmental Impact Assessment Consultant Job Requirements

• Education & Professional Standing
• Degree in Environmental Science, Planning, Geography, or a related discipline.
• Chartered status or working towards chartership with IEMA, RTPI, CIWEM, or equivalent professional body.
• Proven experience leading and delivering Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) across major infrastructure, energy, or urban development projects.
• Strong understanding of UK EIA Regulations, planning law, and environmental policy frameworks.
• Ability to scope, coordinate, and technically review environmental chapters and assessments to a high standard.
• Track record of embedding sustainability and mitigation strategies within project design.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams and complex project programmes to time and budget.
• Experience liaising with planning authorities, statutory consultees, and stakeholders to support successful applications.
• Skilled in preparing bids, proposals, and fee estimates to support business growth.
• Strong communication and report-writing skills, with the ability to explain complex environmental issues clearly.
• Commercial awareness and ability to balance client needs with environmental best practice.
• Proven leadership skills with the confidence to mentor, support, and inspire junior colleagues.
• Collaborative and adaptable, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and innovation.

Environmental Impact Assessment Consultant Salary & Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary, commensurate with experience, alongside a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional growth, wellbeing, and work-life balance. Key benefits include:

• Annual Leave: 25 days per year (plus bank holidays), rising by 1 day every 2 years up to 28 days. Option to purchase up to 5 additional days annually.
• Pension Scheme: Employer contributions starting at 5% in your first year, increasing by 1% annually up to 10% after six years, with employee contributions starting from 3%.
• Private Medical Insurance: AXA cover (post-probation) including 24/7 GP access, physiotherapy support, and specialist nurse helplines.
• Life Assurance: 4x annual salary from day one of employment.
• Enhanced Family Leave: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay (e.g. 13 weeks full pay for maternity after 1 year's service).
• Employee Assistance Programme (BUPA): 24/7 confidential support line, counselling, CBT access, legal/financial advice, and resilience tools.
• Sick Pay Scheme: Enhanced company sick pay, increasing with length of service (up to 8 weeks full pay and 8 weeks half pay after 5+ years).
• Professional Development: Payment for one professional subscription annually and support for ongoing CPD.
• Additional Benefits: Cycle-to-Work scheme, flu vaccination, annual financial advice meetings, and quarterly collaboration recognition awards.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.

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There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

**Job Description**

**Start here. Grow here.**

Are you passionate about improving the environmental performance of infrastructure development projects?

If so, weu2019d love to hear from you at AECOM.

We are recruiting experienced **Environmental Consultants** to join as an **Associate EIA Director** . Our Environment & Sustainability business has over 650 staff working across the UK and Ireland. As we are a national team, we are flexible in terms of location u2013 this includes our offices in Basingstoke, Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Chesterfield, Croydon, Edinburgh, Exeter, Glasgow, Leeds, London Aldgate, Manchester, Newcastle, Nottingham, Plymouth, St Albans, Warrington.

We would welcome interest from candidates looking for either a part-time or full-time position.

As an **Associate EIA Director** youu2019ll lead and manage multidisciplinary environmental inputs to large-scale development projects that are transforming our infrastructure and helping the UK achieve its net zero goals - this includes:
Energy generation projects, including carbon capture and storage, hydrogen and renewables (solar and wind)
Energy distribution and transmission projects (including international connectors)
Strategic national and regional rail projects
Highway improvements and greenway projects
Regeneration projects, including portside developments
Developments within the ecommerce, minerals and waste, water, defence, aviation, commercial/ residential and industrial sectors

You will have the opportunity to work across a portfolio of development projects covering multiple consenting regimes (DCO, TCPA, TWA, hybrid Bill etc.).

You will work daily with technical experts within our established Environmental Impact team. We are a founding member of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) EIA Quality Mark, whilst everything we do aligns with our environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy.

**_Hereu2019s what youu2019ll do:_**
**Lead:** Lead multidisciplinary environmental inputs across a wide range of projects, helping our clients gain development consent. This includes leading the preparation of EIA screening letters, Scoping Reports and Environmental Statements, requiring the technical review of specialist chapters. Managing resources, delegating activities, monitoring and managing project budgets
**Collaborate:** Work as part of integrated design teams to identify environmental constraints, avoid impacts and develop solutions in accordance with the mitigation hierarchy, as well as delivering benefits where possible. Working in partnership with internal supply teams and members of the wider business
**Create:** Lead and support business opportunities and associated fee and technical proposal development
**Inspire:** Support staff development and mentoring
**Champion:** Promote AECOMu2019s environmental services to both internal and external audiences

**Qualifications**

**Ready to push the limits of whatu2019s possible?**

_Hereu2019s what weu2019re looking for:_

To apply for this will role, youu2019ll need to be able to demonstrate interest and experience of coordinating multidisciplinary environmental inputs to infrastructure development projects. You should have:
Proven experience of successfully managing EIA projects, environmental assessment methods and applicable planning legislation
The ability to work collaboratively as part of an established team, coordinating inputs from specialist technical teams
Confidence when engaging with a wide variety of stakeholder groups
Excellent verbal and report writing skills, including technical reviewing with an eye for detail
Project management skills, including staff resource and budget management
A degree in a relevant environmental discipline (preferably a Masters degree) and an appropriate professional membership
Willingness to occasionally travel to client offices
Chartered Environmentalist status
Interest in line management duties and staff mentoring
Experience of the DCO and/ or TWAO consenting regimes

**Additional Information**

We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at

At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives.

If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you

#EVB

**About AECOM**

AECOM is the worldu2019s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle u2013 from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

**Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity**

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youu2019re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. Weu2019re the worldu2019s trusted global infrastructure firm, and weu2019re in this together u2013 your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and youu2019ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm u2013 access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each personu2019s potential, and weu2019ll help you reach yours.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

**ReqID:** J

**Business Line:** Environment

**Business Group:** DCS

**Strategic Business Unit:** Europe & India

**Career Area:** Science

**Work Location Model:** Hybrid