Principal EIA Consultant

OverviewAre you passionate about improving the environmental performance of infrastructure development projects and helping the UK to deliver its net zero commitments? If so, we’d love to hear from you at AECOM. You will work daily with technical experts within our established Environmental Impact (EIA) team which comprises over 165 staff 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 environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy. As a national team, we offer flexible office locations (in Basingstoke, Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Chesterfield, Croydon, Edinburgh, Exeter, Glasgow, Leeds, London Aldgate, Manchester, Newcastle, Nottingham, Plymouth, St Albans, Warrington) and a flexible hybrid working model.The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.At AECOM, we’re at the forefront of innovation, delivering an exceptional portfolio of projects through long-term partnerships with key clients. This position offers an opportunity to manage environmental inputs to large-scale development projects that are transforming our infrastructure.ResponsibilitiesProvide Expertise: As a Principal Environmental Consultant, manage environmental inputs to EIA screening and scoping reports, environmental assessments/Environmental Statements (and in the future Environmental Outcomes Reports) and supporting documents, including the technical review of specialist chapters. Involvement spans all project life stages from strategy development and site identification through feasibility, option selection, outline design, to detailed design, discharge of conditions, construction, and scheme operation/maintenance. Work across a portfolio of development projects covering multiple consenting regimes (DCO, TCPA, TWA, hybrid Bill, etc.).Ensure Quality: Produce deliverables to high-quality standards in line with quality management procedures.Project Management: Manage resources and budgets effectively (with support as applicable).Collaborate: Work with integrated design teams to improve environmental outcomes, identify constraints, mitigate impacts, and identify opportunities to deliver benefits.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.QualificationsTo apply, demonstrate experience in managing and coordinating multidisciplinary environmental inputs to infrastructure development projects. The basics we’re looking for include the following:Experience of providing consultancy servicesExcellent understanding of the EIA processes, environmental assessment methods and applicable planning legislationDetailed understanding of relevant consenting and licensing regimesConfidence engaging with a wide variety of stakeholder groupsAbility to work collaboratively as part of an established team, coordinating inputs from specialist technical teamsExcellent verbal and report writing skills, including technical reviewingProject management skills, including programming, staff resource management and budget managementA degree in a relevant environmental discipline (preferably a Masters) 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 AECOM: AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle—from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through technical and digital expertise, equity, diversity and inclusion, and governance priorities. We are a Fortune 500 firm and revenue was $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See and @AECOM for more.Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity: You will have the flexibility to work with hybrid options. You will be supported in a dynamic environment where integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. We strive for a safe and respectful workplace where everyone can bring their whole selves to work.Equal Opportunity and Disability Confident: We provide a comprehensive benefits package and are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are a Disability Confident Employer and offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who meet the minimum criteria. Please contact if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme. xpwpeyx All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.