Principal Consultant - Planning & EIA
Posted 11 hours 47 minutes ago by Eden Scott
Location: Manchester (Hybrid Working Available)
Company Size: Fewer than 100 employees UK-wide
A respected environmental and planning consultancy is looking for a Principal Consultant to join its Manchester-based sister office. This senior-level role offers the opportunity to lead Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and planning projects across the North of England and beyond, with a focus on renewables, infrastructure, and property development. You'll play a pivotal role in delivering complex projects, mentoring a growing team, and driving strategic growth - all within a flexible and supportive working environment.
Responsibilities- Oversee EIA and planning projects from inception to completion
- Prepare and review environmental statements, technical reports, and management plans
- Ensure projects meet quality, budget, and timeline targets
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and external specialists
Team Management
- Line manage and support consultants
- Promote collaboration and knowledge sharing
- Assist with resource planning and workload allocation
Client & Commercial Development
- Act as the primary contact for key clients
- Lead on bids, tenders, and fee proposals
- Identify new business opportunities in energy, infrastructure, and property sectors
Strategic Input
- Provide expert advice within your specialism
- Contribute to the strategic direction of the planning and EIA team
- Represent the consultancy at industry events and client meetings
- Extensive experience in UK-based EIA and planning consultancy
- Strong grasp of environmental and planning legislation
- Confident in team leadership and workload coordination
- Commercially astute with excellent client-facing skills
- Degree-qualified in a relevant field (e.g. Environmental Science, Planning, Geography)
- Hybrid working with flexibility around office and site visits
- Opportunities to lead high-profile projects and shape team growth
- Supportive leadership and clear career progression
- Diverse client portfolio across energy, infrastructure, and property
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