Senior/Principal Environmental Planning Consultant
Listed on 2026-01-15
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Engineering
Environmental Engineer, Environmental Compliance
LOCATION - Manchester / London / flexible
Tetra Tech Europe is an industry leading multi-national and multi-disciplinary consultancy. We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior or Principal Environmental Planning (predominantly Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)) Consultant to support the continued growth of our UK-based Environment, Sustainability & Planning (ESP) team and the wider business.
We are looking for a talented and motivated individual who wants to progress their career with a growing global consultancy, working on challenging and often ground-breaking projects. We have a considerable pipeline of work across sectors including renewables/energy, water/utilities, residential, defence, infrastructure, waste and minerals. You will be joining a growing team with an opportunity to engage and learn from a vast range of technical experts across our environmental, planning, sustainability and project management departments.
Whilst you will be expected to support and manage a range of EIA projects within a consultancy environment, the role will also provide the chance to broaden skills and experience within project management, business development and technical assessment areas. The role would offer an opportunity to influence and have an impact across the business, providing diversity and learning experiences and the opportunity for swift career progression.
Our Environmental Planning team has an established workload and excellent reputation, with high technical standards demonstrated through membership of IEMA’s EIA Quality Mark scheme, and thought leadership through involvement in industry working groups and presentations/conferences.
Responsibilities- Lead and oversee multiple projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
- Coordinate and collaborate with project teams, stakeholders, and subcontractors to gather necessary data and information.
- Develop and implement project plans, including scoping, data collection, impact assessment, and reporting.
- Coordinate comprehensive and robust assessments of potential environmental and socio-economic impacts associated with proposed projects.
- Working knowledge of the EIA Regulations and the stages. Familiarity with the DCO process would be advantageous.
- Analyse data, assess risks, and identify potential mitigation measures to minimise adverse impacts.
- Stay updated with relevant environmental regulations, guidelines, and industry best practices to ensure compliance.
- Collaborate with colleagues from other teams to understand data related to air and water quality, biodiversity, land use, transport, and other relevant parameters.
- Understand various methodologies and tools to evaluate potential impacts and predict short-term and long-term consequences.
- Effectively communicate and engage with stakeholders, including government agencies, local communities, NGOs, and project developers.
- Attend public consultations, workshops, and meetings to gather input, address concerns, and incorporate stakeholder feedback into the EIA process.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders to ensure transparency and collaboration throughout the assessment process.
- Prepare comprehensive reports (e.g. for EIA and SEA), that clearly communicate assessment findings, potential impacts, and recommended mitigation measures.
- Present findings and recommendations to clients, regulatory authorities, and other relevant stakeholders.
- Ensure reports and deliverables are technically accurate, well-structured, and effectively convey complex information to different audiences.
- Conduct thorough reviews of deliverables to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project requirements and regulations.
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