Principal Consultant

Principal Consultant - Planning & EIA

North Wales (Hybrid/Flexible)
Full-time £45,000 - £50,000 DOE + benefits

A respected environmental and planning consultancy is looking for a Principal Consultant to lead Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and planning projects across North Wales and beyond. This is a key leadership role, ideal for an experienced consultant seeking to combine technical delivery, team leadership, and business development within a flexible and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery

• Lead complex planning and EIA projects across sectors including renewables, infrastructure, and property development.


• Produce and review high-quality technical reports, environmental statements, and management plans.


• Ensure all work is delivered to time, budget, and quality standards in line with ISO 9001 and company procedures.


• Oversee subcontractors and provide technical oversight across multidisciplinary teams.

Team Leadership

• Line manage and mentor a team of up to five consultants.


• Encourage knowledge-sharing, innovation, and professional development within the team.


• Support workload planning and staff resourcing.

Client & Commercial Focus

• Act as lead contact for key clients and develop new client relationships.


• Support the preparation of bids, tenders, and fee proposals.


• Identify and help secure new business in energy, infrastructure, and property sectors.

Strategic Contribution

• Provide expert advice in one or more environmental or planning specialisms.


• Feed into the strategic development of the planning & EIA team.


• Represent the business at industry events, conferences, and client meetings.

About You

• Proven experience delivering major EIA or planning consultancy projects in the UK.


• In-depth understanding of relevant environmental and planning legislation.


• Skilled at managing teams and coordinating complex workloads.


• Strong client engagement and commercial awareness.


• Educated to degree level in a relevant field (e.g. Environmental Science, Town Planning, Geography).

What's Offered

• Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 depending on experience


• Hybrid/flexible working based in or near North Wales


• Opportunities to lead high-impact projects and shape a growing team


• Supportive leadership and career development

• 33 days annual leave (including public holidays)


• Enhanced maternity leave

• Broad client base across energy, property, and infrastructure

Apply today or contact Connor Sandison for a confidential chat about the role.