Location
Birmingham

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. With over 34,000 people across more than 30 countries, we are dedicated to improving quality of life by solving complex challenges together.

As part of a growing and agile Environmental Planning team, we are seeking a Principal Environmental Consultant with extensive Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) experience. You will collaborate with a range of technical specialists on diverse projects, lead and coordinate Environmental Impact Assessments and related deliverables, work closely with clients, develop new business opportunities, and mentor team members.

Your expertise may cover environmental management, technical or sustainability specialisms including protected species, pollution, surface water and materials management, air quality, or noise. You will contribute to protecting natural environments and water resources in some of the world’s busiest and most beautiful locations.

In this role, you will lead coordination and delivery of environmental work by multi-disciplinary teams, influence project development to achieve optimal environmental outcomes, undertake and review high-quality work, manage selected projects or project components including resource allocation and subcontractors, and support tender proposals and bids. You will provide environmental advice to clients and colleagues, engage with consultees and stakeholders, and develop clear, accessible reports summarizing technical outcomes for non-technical audiences. Additionally, you will oversee project performance in technical, quality, commercial, and health and safety aspects.

Experience
- Strong knowledge of EIA practices, procedures, and environmental and sustainability principles
- Experience across a variety of project types, ideally including energy, residential/mixed use/regeneration, rail, and highways infrastructure
- Proven ability to manage and coordinate EIA screening, scoping, and Environmental Statements, including technical review of specialist chapters
- Practical understanding of the UK planning system and consenting processes
- Excellent report writing, verbal communication, and presentation skills, with experience reviewing others’ work to ensure quality
- Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and managing projects with strong technical and project management skills
- Skilled in consulting and negotiating with planning authorities, regulators, and stakeholders
- Commercial awareness including forecasting, project management, and quality assurance
- Ability to work effectively within established teams and supervise staff as needed
- Valid UK driving licence

About You
You are a collaborative and proactive professional with a passion for environmental consultancy and sustainability. You have strong leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes. You thrive in dynamic environments and are motivated to mentor others and develop new business opportunities.

Qualifications
- Relevant degree or equivalent qualification
- Preferably chartered status or working towards it

Desirable
- Experience delivering Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) and/or Integrated Impact Assessment (IIA) projects
- Knowledge and practical experience in sustainability, waste, or carbon assessments