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Job Title: Senior/Principal Environmental Consultant (EIA)\n Location: Birmingham (Hybrid Working)\n\nPenguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading global multi-disciplinary consultancy in their search for a Senior or a Principal Environmental Consultant to join their established UK Environment Practice, based in Birmingham.\n\nThis is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of cities and environments by leading the coordination and delivery of environmental services across major infrastructure projects. The role offers excellent scope for career progression within a highly respected and fast-growing team.\n\nThe Company\n\nOur client operates one of the UK's most established Environment Practices, with a network of over 600 environmental professionals delivering world-class consultancy and advisory services.\n\nThey work with major infrastructure and public sector clients across the Midlands and beyond, including Network Rail, the Environment Agency, Highways, Anglian Water, Yorkshire Water, Homes England and local authorities. Their work addresses some of the most pressing challenges facing society today, including climate change, urbanisation and sustainable development.\n\nCollaboration is central to their success, bringing together environmental, engineering and design specialists to deliver innovative and sustainable outcomes.\n\nThe Role\n\nAs Principal Environmental Consultant, you will lead the coordination and delivery of environmental inputs across complex, multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nLeading the coordination and delivery of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), options appraisals and environmental management inputs.\nLine managing and mentoring a team of environmental professionals.\nChampioning high standards of environmental performance within multidisciplinary engineering projects.\nInfluencing project development to deliver optimal environmental outcomes.\nCollating, editing and reviewing technical inputs to produce clear, high-quality reports.\nManaging project budgets and programmes, ensuring delivery to time and cost.\nConfidently managing client relationships and responding to client needs professionally.\nLeading and supporting bid preparation and contributing to business development activities.\nUndertaking Continued Professional Development (CPD) in line with professional body requirements.You will work collaboratively with specialists across environmental, planning and engineering disciplines, contributing to nationally significant infrastructure projects.\n\nAbout You\n\nWe are seeking an experienced environmental professional with strong leadership capability and technical expertise.\n\nEssential Requirements\n\nDegree or Masters in an environmental or science-based discipline.\nChartered status and experience working on major infrastructure projects.\nStrong post-graduate experience, ideally within a consultancy environment.\nComprehensive knowledge of the EIA process and associated environmental technical disciplines.\nDemonstrable leadership experience within multidisciplinary teams.\nExcellent report writing, verbal and presentation skills.\nAbility to review the work of others and ensure quality assurance standards are met.\nStrong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and work under pressure.\nExcellent interpersonal and communication skills.\nHighly self-motivated with a strong commitment to delivering sustainable outcomes.Flexibility to work from alternative office or client locations as required is also expected.\n\nWhat's on Offer\n\nThe successful candidate will benefit from:\n\nCompetitive salary (commensurate with experience)\nHybrid and flexible working arrangements\nGenerous holiday allowance\nComprehensive and flexible benefits package\nStructured training, mentoring and ongoing professional development\nClear progression opportunities within a large and established Environment PracticeInterested?\n \n The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)

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