About this role
About The Role
Lead and coordinate Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) for Development Consent Order (DCO) applications and other major infrastructure projects.
Manage EIA workstreams throughout the consenting lifecycle, from early project development and scoping through assessment, consultation, Environmental Statement preparation and submission.
Support the development and delivery of environmental assessment strategies aligned with the requirements of the Planning Act 2008 and relevant consenting legislation and guidance.
Coordinate multidisciplinary technical inputs, working with specialists to ensure assessments are robust, proportionate and appropriately integrated.
Lead the preparation, review and quality assurance of Environmental Statements, scoping reports, preliminary environmental information, consultation materials and other supporting documentation.
Provide technical advice on environmental impacts, mitigation, alternatives and consenting risks, helping clients make informed project decisions.
Advise clients and project teams on DCO processes, EIA requirements, programme considerations and the management of environmental issues throughout the consenting process.
Coordinate responses to consultation feedback, statutory consultee comments and relevant representations, supporting the preparation of additional environmental information where required.
Contribute to the preparation of examination documentation and support clients through the Examination stage of the DCO process, including responses to questions and requests for further information.
Liaise with clients, planning consultants, statutory consultees, regulators, local authorities and other stakeholders to support effective project delivery.
Manage project programmes, budgets, resources and technical quality, ensuring deliverables meet agreed timescales and commercial expectations.
Identify and manage environmental risks, dependencies and opportunities, helping project teams develop practical and effective solutions.
Build and maintain strong client relationships, providing trusted technical advice and identifying opportunities for further work.
Contribute to bids, tenders, proposals and business development activities to support the growth of our environmental assessment and consenting services.
Mentor and support junior colleagues, sharing technical expertise and contributing to the development of the wider team.
Collaborate with colleagues across our planning, environmental and engineering disciplines to deliver integrated solutions for complex infrastructure projects.
Your Impact
You’ll play an important role in helping clients secure consent for nationally significant infrastructure projects that support the UK’s future energy, water, transport and infrastructure needs.
Through your technical expertise and understanding of the DCO process, you’ll help ensure environmental considerations are embedded throughout project development and consenting. You’ll contribute to robust environmental assessments, effective stakeholder engagement and well-coordinated submissions that support informed decision-making and successful project outcomes.
As a Principal Consultant, you’ll have the opportunity to lead complex project workstreams, influence assessment strategies and build trusted relationships with clients. You’ll also help develop the capabilities of our environmental team, sharing knowledge and supporting colleagues as they prog