Associate ETA Director

Overview

Associate Environmental Director - Location: Southampton, Hampshire. Sector: Environmental Consultancy Planning & Development. Type: Full-time Permanent. Salary: £50,000 - £75,000 (DOE + Benefits).

A leading UK multidisciplinary consultancy is looking to appoint an experienced Associate Environmental Consultant / Director to join their expanding Environmental Planning team in Southampton. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a senior role within a business known for delivering high-quality, sustainable solutions across infrastructure, development, energy, and regeneration projects nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) for major development and infrastructure projects
• Provide expert environmental planning advice to both private and public sector clients
• Support the preparation of Environmental Statements and technical assessments
• Manage multidisciplinary project teams and mentor junior staff
• Oversee client engagement, project finances, and quality assurance

About You

• Degree in Environmental Science, Planning, Geography or related discipline (Master's preferred)
• Chartered status (e.g. IEMA, RTPI, CEnv) or working towards
• Proven experience managing complex environmental projects, ideally in a consultancy setting
• Strong understanding of UK EIA legislation, planning policy, and regulatory frameworks
• Excellent communication, leadership, and client-facing skills

What's on Offer

• Highly competitive salary with annual bonus
• Hybrid working and flexible hours
• Generous holiday allowance and enhanced pension
• Tailored career development pathways and CPD support
• Opportunity to work on nationally significant projects with a highly respected consultancy

This role would suit a Senior Consultant ready for the next step, or an established Associate looking for a new challenge within a collaborative and forward-thinking consultancy.

To apply, please send a copy of your CV and then call Tullula Farrell on .

If you are a Town Planner who is interested in job opportunities but this role is not of interest, please still apply so we can consider you for other positions.

Job Reference Number: 60980