Principal / Associate Evironmental Consultant in Edinburgh

Job Title: Principal / Associate Environmental Consultant

Location: Edinburgh or Glasgow Offices | Scotland | Hybrid Working

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading multidisciplinary consultancy in their search for a Principal / Associate Environmental Consultant to join their growing Environmental team in Scotland.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced environmental professional with a strong background in Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), consenting and project delivery to take the next step in their career.

With a strong pipeline of secured projects across the UK and internationally, the successful candidate will play a key role in delivering a diverse range of environmental projects, working alongside multidisciplinary technical specialists and developing client relationships.

The Role

You will take a leading role in the delivery of environmental assessments and consenting projects, providing technical expertise, managing project teams and contributing to the continued growth of the business.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading and coordinating Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and associated consenting processes.
• Acting as a technical lead across a varied portfolio of environmental projects.
• Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and technical specialists.
• Managing projects from initial bid and tender stages through to successful delivery.
• Supporting the preparation of bids, tenders and business development opportunities.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
• Identifying opportunities to develop new areas of business.
• Providing mentoring and guidance to junior colleagues.
• Contributing to the continued development and growth of the environmental team.

About You

To be considered for this opportunity, you will ideally have:

• A degree in Environmental Science or a relevant environmental discipline.
• Strong experience delivering EIA and environmental consenting projects.
• A good understanding of consenting and permitting requirements across different project types.
• Experience managing projects from inception through to completion.
• Previous involvement in bid and tender preparation.
• Excellent technical reporting, analytical and communication skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work to deadlines.
• Experience engaging with clients, stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams.
• Membership of a relevant professional body.
• Chartered Environmentalist, Chartered Scientist or equivalent status, or working towards chartership.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Excellent opportunities for career progression into senior leadership.
• A varied and interesting portfolio of UK and international projects.
• Access to ongoing professional training and development.
• A comprehensive benefits package covering health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle benefits.
• The opportunity to join a collaborative and supportive multidisciplinary team.

Interested?

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)