POSITION:       Principal EIA Consultant
LOCATION:      London, Leicester or Manchester

An exciting opportunity for a Principal Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Consultant to support the continued growth of a UK-based Environment, Sustainability & Planning (ESP) team.

Seeking a talented and motivated individual who wants to progress their career with a growing global consultancy, working on challenging and often ground-breaking projects. Considerable pipeline of work across sectors including urban regeneration, government and defence, infrastructure, energy, marine and coastal. You will have the opportunity to engage and learn from a vast range of technical experts across our environmental, planning, sustainability and project management departments. Whilst you will be expected to support and manage a range of EIA projects within a consultancy environment, the role will also provide the chance to broaden skills and experience within project management, business development and technical assessment areas.  The role would offer an opportunity to influence and have an impact across the business, providing diversity and learning experiences, and the opportunity for swift career progression.

Responsibilities

As a Principal EIA Consultant, you will be responsible for managing the EIA and bidding process for a variety of projects with support from both junior and senior team members across ESP. You will be expected to demonstrate competence and expertise in more than one of the following:

Project and Team Management:

• Lead and oversee the EIA process for multiple projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Coordinate and collaborate with project teams, stakeholders, and subcontractors to gather necessary data and information.
• Develop and implement project plans and programmes.
• Support with team resourcing schedules, management of junior colleagues, understanding of team utilisation.

Environmental Impact Assessment:

• Co-ordinate comprehensive and robust assessments of potential environmental, social, and economic impacts associated with proposed projects across infrastructure or urban regeneration sectors.
• Analyse data, assess risks, and identify potential mitigation measures to minimise adverse impacts.
• Have a general environmental knowledge to advise on environmental matters, the potential effects and solutions.
• Stay updated with relevant environmental regulations, guidelines, and industry best practices to ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with colleagues from other teams to understand data related to air and water quality, biodiversity, land use, socio-economic factors, and other relevant parameters.
• Understand various methodologies and tools to evaluate potential impacts and predict short-term and long-term consequences.

Client and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Effectively communicate and engage with clients and stakeholders, including project developers government agencies, local communities and NGOs.
• Attend workshops, and meetings to gather input, address concerns, and incorporate stakeholder feedback into the EIA process.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with clients and stakeholders to ensure transparency and collaboration throughout the assessment process.

 Report Writing and Communication:

• Prepare comprehensive EIA reports, including screening and scoping, that clearly communicate assessment findings, potential impacts, and recommended mitigation measures.
• Present findings and recommendations to clients, regulatory authorities, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure reports and deliverables are technically accurate, well-structured, and effectively convey complex information to different audiences.
• Conduct thorough reviews of EIA deliverables to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project requirements and regulations.

Technical specialism(s)

• Be competent or enthusiastic to learn an additional technical specialism in the following areas: climate change, socioeconomics and human health, and natural capital assessments.
• Understand the potential forthcoming changes to legislation, such as Environmental Outcomes Reports.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• A Bachelors and/or Masters degree in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Management, Ecology, or a related field.
• Experience in conducting and managing EIA across a range of projects within a consultancy, development company or similar organisation, and including advising clients and colleagues.
• Knowledge of environmental laws, regulations, and guidelines related to EIA processes and compliance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and effectively.
• Project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and prioritise tasks.
• Proactive problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and the ability to think critically and analytically.
• Professional membership of an appropriate body (preferably Institute of Environmental Impact Assessment) or eligibility to become a member.
• Managing and mentoring of junior colleagues.

For further information on this or any other related positions do not hesitate to contact Peter on 07881788772 or peter@huphuphup.com

Our industry knowledge ensures a unique, valued and specialist service. We actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community and offer every assurance that your application will be handled with the highest levels of professionalism.  For Further Information on Hup Consulting visit www.huphuphup.com