Senior EIA / Consenting Consultant

Senior EIA / Consenting Consultant
Location: Edinburgh
Position: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £35,000 - £45,000
Benefits: 33 days annual leave, relaxed hybrid working model, bonus scheme, enhanced maternity leave, clear and defined professional development.

Are you an experienced environmental professional ready to step into a more strategic and influential role? Do you have a proven track record of delivering complex EIA and consenting projects-particularly in onshore wind and solar energy? If so, we want to hear from you.

Our client, a highly respected environmental consultancy, is seeking a Senior EIA / Consenting Consultant to join their Edinburgh office on a full-time, permanent basis. This is a high-impact role suited to someone with strong consultancy experience, capable of leading projects and engaging with stakeholders at a senior level. You'll play a key role in the development and delivery of onshore wind farm and solar infrastructure projects across the UK.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead and manage the delivery of complex Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) and consenting strategies for major onshore renewable energy developments, including wind farms and solar projects.
2. Provide strategic input into planning and development processes, advising clients on risk, mitigation, and regulatory compliance.
3. Act as a key client liaison, developing and maintaining long-term relationships with developers, regulators, and project partners.
4. Mentor and support junior members of the team, contributing to internal knowledge sharing and development.
5. Oversee project timelines, budgets, and resourcing, ensuring work is delivered to the highest standard.
6. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across technical disciplines and business units.
7. Represent the consultancy at public consultations, hearings, and industry forums as needed.

Ideal Candidate:

1. Substantial experience within an environmental consultancy, with a strong focus on EIA and consenting for onshore wind and/or solar energy projects.
2. Deep understanding of UK environmental planning policy, legislation, and consenting frameworks.
3. Demonstrated leadership and project management skills, with experience overseeing complex, high-value projects.
4. Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders.
5. A relevant degree in Environmental Science, Planning, Geography, or a related discipline.
6. Chartered or working toward chartership (e.g. CEnv, RTPI, IEMA) is highly desirable.

Benefits:

1. Competitive salary range of £35,000 - £45,000, dependent on experience.
2. 33 days annual leave (including public holidays).
3. Flexible hybrid working to support work-life balance.
4. Performance-based bonus scheme.
5. Opportunities for further progression, training, and professional development within a growing team.
6. Chance to work on nationally significant onshore wind and solar projects, helping shape the UK's renewable energy future.

If you're looking for a senior role where you can make a real impact-technically, strategically, and environmentally-this could be the perfect next step.

Apply now to join a collaborative and forward-thinking consultancy at the heart of the UK's clean energy transition.