Principal Environmental Consultant – EIA Projects

Overview

In this role you will lead environmental inputs to EIA processes for infrastructure projects across the UK and Ireland, shaping project strategy and delivering high-quality assessments. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve environmental outcomes, support client relationships, and drive growth of AECOM’s environmental services. You’ll engage across project lifecycles—from feasibility to construction—on high-impact developments that support net-zero goals. This position offers visibility on major projects and the chance to influence sustainable infrastructure through a global firm with a strong ESG culture.

Pay / Benefits

• Hybrid work options
• Flexible working arrangements
• Competitive compensation and well-being programs
• Career development and professional membership support
• Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office
• Global opportunities and diverse project exposure

Responsibilities

• Manage environmental inputs to EIA screening, scoping, and Environmental Statements, including review of specialist chapters
• Oversee lifecycle of projects from strategy through construction and operation, across multiple consenting regimes (DCO, TCPA, TWA, hybrid Bill)
• Ensure deliverables meet high quality standards and quality management procedures
• Apply project management to resources and budgets with appropriate support
• Collaborate within integrated design teams to identify constraints, mitigation, and opportunities for benefits
• Manage client relationships and liaise with internal supply teams
• Identify and lead business development opportunities and develop technical proposals
• Promote AECOM’s environmental services to internal and external audiences

Key requirements

• Environmental & Planning Expertise
• Strong knowledge of EIA, environmental assessment methods, planning legislation, and relevant consenting and licensing regimes
• Experience with DCO and/or TWAO is a plus
• Experience delivering consultancy services with strong project management skills (programming, resourcing, budgeting)
• Ability to coordinate specialist technical inputs effectively
• Excellent verbal and report-writing skills with stakeholder engagement ability
• Degree in a relevant environmental discipline; Masters preferred and professional membership; Chartered Environmentalist status advantageous
• Willingness to travel and work flexibly across projects and stakeholder groups

• Stakeholder engagement
• Collaborative mindset
• Strong written and verbal communication
• EIA and environmental assessment methods
• Planning legislation and consenting regimes
• DCO/TWAO experience (bonus)

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