Principal EIA Consultant

Reference: 4761058Job ID: 5375331Posted: 2026-09-23Closing date: 2026-12-22Location: LeedsSalary: 45,000 - 55,000 (DOE) (per annum)Job type: PermanentWorking pattern: Full timeIndustry: Construction / EnvironmentCompany: HaysConsultant: Ethan TaylorHays office: Leicester — 1st & 2nd Floor, 2 Colton SquarePhone: 0116 253 8097Email: ethan.taylor@hays.comYour new companyThis company is a leading environmental consultancy firm that provides a wide range of services to support sustainable development. They specialise in offering environmental advice and strategy, embedded design and environmental master planning, as well as survey and assessment services. They operate across several sectors, including air quality, noise, ecology, environmental policy, and economics.

They work with both public and private sector clients, delivering high-quality environmental and design consultancy services. Their team of over 100 environmental experts ensures that environmental objectives are integrated into the heart of project designs, promoting sustainable and resilient development. They are doing some excellent work on a range of renewables projects across the UK currently!

Your new roleAs Principal EIA Consultant, you will play a key leadership role on a diverse portfolio of projects across the UK. You will be responsible for:Leading EIA delivery for medium–large scale developmentsProviding technical direction and quality assurance on environmental planning workActing as project manager for complex, multidisciplinary commissionsCoordinating internal specialists and external stakeholdersSupporting business development through tender writing, proposals and client relationship managementMentoring and developing junior members of the teamWhat you'll need to succeedDegree in EIA, Planning, or related disciplineChartered membership of IEMA and/or MRTPIStrong analytical, presentation, and communication skillsExperience preparing fee proposals and contributing to bidsCommercial awareness and stakeholder negotiation skillsProficiency in GIS and understanding of environmental technical disciplinesSelf-motivated, organised, and collaborativeFull UK driving licenceWhat you'll get in returnHybrid working schemes (2/3 office days per week)Flexible working patterns 25 days annual leave (Increasing to 28 after service)Private medical insuranceAnnual salary of 45,000 - 55,000 (DOE)What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #4761058 - Ethan Taylor