Principal EIA Consultant

OverviewBelow covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.Company: AECOMWork with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world through infrastructure consulting that supports communities and future generations. We are a global team of professionals delivering projects across transportation, water, energy and the environment, with a focus on ESG and a strong commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.Job DescriptionAre you passionate about improving the environmental performance of infrastructure development projects and helping the UK deliver net zero commitments? If so, we’d love to hear from you at AECOM.In this role you will work daily with technical experts within our Environmental Impact (EIA) team across the UK and Ireland. We are a founding member of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) EIA Quality Mark, and everything we do aligns with our ESG strategy. This is a national role with flexible office locations and a hybrid working model. Office locations include: Basingstoke, Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Chesterfield, Croydon, Edinburgh, Exeter, Glasgow, Leeds, London Aldgate, Manchester, Newcastle, Nottingham, Plymouth, St Albans, Warrington.At AECOM, we’re at the forefront of innovation and manage environmental inputs to large-scale development projects that transform infrastructure. This includes:Energy generation projects, including carbon capture and storage, hydrogen and renewables (such as large scale solar and floating offshore wind)Energy distribution and transmission projects (including projects forming part of the Great Grid Upgrade)Carbon capture pipelinesStrategic national and regional rail projectsHighway improvements and greenway projectsRegeneration projects, including portside developmentsDevelopments within ecommerce, minerals and waste, water, defence, aviation, commercial/residential and industrial sectorsResponsibilitiesProvide Expertise: As a Principal Environmental Consultant, manage environmental inputs to EIA screening and scoping reports, environmental assessments/Environmental Statements (and future Environmental Outcomes Reports) and supporting documents, including technical review of specialist chapters. Involve across project life cycles from strategy to operation, and work on multiple consenting regimes (DCO, TCPA, TWA, hybrid Bill, etc.).Ensure Quality: Ensure deliverables meet high quality standards and comply with quality management procedures.Project Management: Manage resources and budgets with support as applicable.Collaborate: Integrate with design teams to improve environmental outcomes, identify constraints, mitigation solutions, and opportunities for benefit.Client Contact: Manage client relationships and internal supply teams.Growth: Promote AECOM’s environmental services, identify and lead business development opportunities, and develop fee and technical proposals.QualificationsReady to push the limits of what’s possible?To apply, demonstrate experience in managing and coordinating multidisciplinary environmental inputs to infrastructure projects. You should also have:Experience of providing consultancy servicesExcellent understanding of EIA processes, environmental assessment methods and applicable planning legislationDetailed understanding of relevant consenting and licensing regimesConfidence engaging with diverse stakeholder groupsAbility to work collaboratively within a team and coordinate inputs from specialist teamsExcellent verbal and report writing skills, including technical reviewingProject management skills including programming, resource and budget managementDegree in a relevant environmental discipline (Masters preferred) and appropriate professional membershipWillingness to travelThe following would be a bonus:Chartered Environmentalist statusInterest in line management duties and staff mentoringExperience of the DCO and/or TWAO consenting regimesAdditional InformationAbout AECOMAECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering services across the project lifecycle. We solve complex challenges with a focus on ESG and an inclusive culture. A Fortune 500 firm, with revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See and @AECOM.Freedom to Grow in a World of OpportunityWe offer hybrid work options and a dynamic environment. We foster a safe, respectful workplace where everyone can bring their whole selves to work. We provide compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet diverse needs. We are an equal opportunity employer and a Disability Confident Employer. xpwpeyx If you need accommodations, contact All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.ReqID: J10128922Business Line: EnvironmentBusiness Group: DCSStrategic Business Unit: Europe & IndiaCareer Area: ScienceWork Location Model: HybridLegal Entity: AECOM Infrastructure and Environment UK Limited