Our client is one of the world's most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies. They are looking to recruit a Senior/Principal Environmental Consultant with relevant years experience to support the growth of infrastructure projects in the energy, water, rail, highways and buildings and places sectors in the UK, with significant opportunities overseas. This role is based in their London office.

This is an excellent career development opportunity for an experienced candidate looking to progress their career to the next level in a fast paced and exciting industry. You will work collaboratively with a range of technical specialists on a broad range of projects, lead and coordinate Environmental Impacts Assessments and related deliverables, work closely with clients, develop new areas of business and mentor others in the team.

The successful candidate will be educated to degree level in an environmental or related discipline and have a comprehensive understanding of all the technical specialisms required for an EIA. You will be a Chartered Environmentalist through IEMA or other professional body.

Responsibilities for Senior Environmental Consultant:

- Leading on the coordination and delivery of environmental work being undertaken by multi-disciplinary teams including EIA, options appraisals and environmental management.

- Champion high standards of environmental performance within multidisciplinary engineering projects, influencing project development and delivering optimal environmental outcomes.

- Collate and edit information from a range of sources to provide clear, well written reports.

- Competently undertake own work to an excellent standard, and review the work of others, on time and to budget.

- Able to manage clients' needs in a confident, professional manner.

- Lead and support on bid preparation and develop new areas of business for the team.

- Undertake Continual Professional Development in accordance with requirements of chosen professional institute.

Requirements of a Senior Environmental Consultant:

- Degree or Masters in an environmental or science subject.

- Chartered.

- A minimum of 5 years relevant post-graduate experience (ideally within a consultancy environment).

- Comprehensive knowledge of the EIA process and environmental technical specialisms.

- Experience of leadership within multidisciplinary teams.

- Strong report writing, verbal and presentation skills and able to review the work of others to ensure quality.

- Able to prioritise and work effectively under pressure.

- Good interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate issues and ideas effectively.

- Be flexible, adaptable and prepared to take on new challenges and work from other office locations.

- Be highly self-motivated, possessing strong enthusiasm and commitment to delivering sustainable outcomes