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Senior / Principal Environmental Consultant

Senior / Principal Environmental Consultant

Penguin Recruitment LtdGlasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
21 days ago
Job type
  • Part-time
Job description

Senior / Principal Environmental Consultant – EIA & Consenting

Glasgow

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A leading, multi-disciplinary consultancy is seeking a Senior or Principal Environmental Consultant to join its expanding team in Scotland. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated professional with experience in Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and consenting to contribute to a diverse portfolio of infrastructure and development projects across the UK.

This consultancy is home to a vibrant network of over 600 environmental professionals, offering industry-leading advisory services to clients facing critical global challenges, including climate change, rapid urbanization, and the transition to Net Zero. Working within a collaborative environment, this role offers genuine scope for career development, mentoring opportunities, and the chance to shape outcomes on nationally significant projects.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Lead the coordination and delivery of environmental services on multi-disciplinary projects, including EIAs, environmental appraisals, and environmental management plans
  • Provide strategic input to deliver optimal environmental outcomes and high standards of performance
  • Prepare and edit high-quality technical reports using data from various disciplines
  • Manage project budgets, timelines, and client expectations with professionalism and confidence
  • Contribute to business development activities including bidding, proposals, and identification of new opportunities
  • Mentor junior team members and contribute to the team’s growth and success
  • Undertake continued professional development in line with relevant industry body requirements

Required Qualifications & Experience :

  • Degree or Master’s in an environmental or related scientific discipline (RICS, IEMA, CIWEM, CIEEM or equivalent accredited)
  • Chartered status (or actively working towards chartership)
  • Minimum of 5 years’ post-graduate experience, ideally within a consultancy environment
  • Comprehensive understanding of the EIA process and associated environmental technical disciplines
  • Proven ability to write, review, and present technical content to a high standard
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work across teams and engage with clients effectively
  • Organised, adaptable, and able to prioritise multiple tasks within a fast-paced environment

    • Benefits :

  • Competitive salary benchmarked against market standards
  • Minimum 25 days annual leave plus public holidays, with options to buy / sell leave
  • Flexible working arrangements, including part-time or hybrid options
  • A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme supporting physical and mental wellbeing
  • Access to a wide range of flexible benefits including medical cover, pension contributions, gym membership, and more
  • Ongoing professional development and support for achieving or maintaining chartered status through tailored training programmes
  • A commitment to diversity, inclusion, and fostering a collaborative and equitable workplace culture

    • If you are interested in this Senior / Principal Environmental Consultant please send your cv to callum.jones@penguinrecruitment.co.uk

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