Principal​/Associate Environmental Consultant

Job Title:
Principal / Associate Environmental Consultant (EIA & Consenting)Location:
Glasgow (Hybrid Working)

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading global multi-disciplinary consultancy in their search for a Principal or Associate Environmental Consultant to join their growing Scotland team, based in Glasgow.

Following recent project wins, this is an exciting opportunity for an experienced EIA and consenting professional to take a leadership role within a dynamic and expanding team. The position offers excellent scope for career progression within a fast-paced and evolving industry.

Our client is a globally recognised engineering and environmental consultancy delivering complex infrastructure and energy projects across the UK and internationally. Known for their collaborative culture and technical excellence, they bring together specialists across environmental, engineering, design and project management disciplines to deliver transformative projects.

The Scotland team works across a broad range of sectors including energy, infrastructure, transport and development, providing strategic environmental advice and managing complex consenting processes.

As a Principal or Associate Consultant, you will play a key role in leading Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and associated consenting processes across a wide variety of projects.

• Leading and coordinating Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and related consents.
• Acting as Technical Lead across multi-disciplinary projects.
• Managing projects from bid stage through to completion.
• Leading and contributing to bids and tender submissions.
• Engaging proactively with clients, stakeholders and regulatory bodies.
• Supporting the development of new business opportunities and emerging service areas.
• Delivering strong project management, ensuring technical excellence, programme adherence and budget control.
• Mentoring and supporting junior team members, contributing to team growth and capability development.

You will collaborate closely with technical specialists across environmental disciplines, engineering and design teams, contributing to nationally significant infrastructure and energy projects.

We are seeking an ambitious and technically strong environmental professional ready to step into a senior leadership role.

• Degree qualified in an environmental or related discipline.
• Strong experience delivering and coordinating Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA).
• Thorough understanding of consenting and permitting processes across a range of project types and jurisdictions.
• Proven experience delivering projects from bid stage through to completion.
• Experience leading or contributing significantly to bids and tender preparation.
• Excellent analytical, reporting and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage change and deliver technical excellence.
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams and engaging with stakeholders.
• Membership of a relevant professional body.

• Chartered Environmentalist, Chartered Scientist or equivalent professional status.
• Experience working across infrastructure, energy or large-scale development sectors.

The successful candidate will benefit from:

• Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Generous holiday allowance
• Comprehensive and flexible benefits package
• Structured training and professional development support
• Clear career progression opportunities within a growing Scotland 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 or