Job Title: Senior/Principal Environmental Consultant (EIA)\n\n Location: Manchester \n\nPenguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting one of the world's leading multi-disciplinary consultancy firms. With a global reputation for delivering sustainable solutions across infrastructure, energy, water, environment, and transport, this is an organisation offering outstanding opportunities for ambitious professionals who want to make a meaningful difference.\n\nTheir UK Environment Practice is a vibrant network of over 600 specialists, providing world-class consultancy and advisory services to help clients address today's biggest challenges - from climate change and biodiversity net gain to social inclusion and urbanisation. In Manchester, their key clients include National Highways, Network Rail, Transport for the North, Anglian Water, Environment Agency, Transport for Greater Manchester, WYCA, and a range of local authorities.\n\nWe are now looking to speak with experienced Environmental Consultants with strong EIA expertise to join their established team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with practical experience in environmental coordination, assessment, and management to step up in their career, working on major infrastructure projects and helping shape the future of our built and natural environment.\n\nThe Role\n\nYour purpose will include:\n\nLeading on the coordination and delivery of environmental work across multidisciplinary teams, including EIA, options appraisals and environmental management.\nLine managing and mentoring a team of environmental professionals.\nChampioning high standards of environmental performance within projects, influencing design and delivery for optimal outcomes.\nCollating and editing information from multiple sources to prepare clear, well-structured reports.\nDelivering high-quality outputs on time and within budget, while reviewing and assuring the work of others.\nBuilding and managing client relationships in a confident and professional manner.\nLeading and supporting on bid preparation and business development.\nActively pursuing Continual Professional Development (CPD) in line with professional institute requirements.What You Can Bring\n\nDegree or Masters in an environmental or related science discipline.\nSignificant post-graduate experience within consultancy (Chartered status desirable).\nProven track record of working on major infrastructure projects.\nComprehensive knowledge of the EIA process and relevant technical expertise.\nLeadership experience within multidisciplinary teams.\nStrong report writing, verbal and presentation skills, with the ability to review and assure the work of others.\nAbility to prioritise, manage workload under pressure and deliver consistently.\nStrong interpersonal skills with the confidence to communicate effectively at all levels.\nA flexible and adaptable approach, with enthusiasm and commitment to delivering sustainable outcomes.Why Join?\n\nThis consultancy has been recognised as a LinkedIn Top 25 Company and one of the Times Top 50 Employers for Women. They are committed to innovation, sustainability, and creating long-term social value.\n\nYou will benefit from:\n\nWorking on some of the UK's most influential and high-profile environmental and infrastructure projects.\nA strong emphasis on career development, including structured training, mentoring and CPD.\nA genuinely inclusive and diverse working environment, with active employee networks and supportive policies.\nFlexible working arrangements to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.Interested?\n \n The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)