Principal EIA Consultant
- Location: United Kingdom
- Salary: Market related
Spencer Ogden are partnered with a key client that are expanding rapidly with a range of projects and are looking to recruit Senior, Principal and Associate EIA consultants.
This opportunity offers a competitive package with huge scope to develop personal and professional attributes.
These positions can be based throughout the UK and Ireland and offers a hybrid working model with a chance to grow your project portfolio within renewables.
Key responsibilities would include:
Design, Planning and EIA:
If you have EIA project experience, a familiarity and experience with UK planning systems and an ability to lead, manage, facilitate, consult and participate comfortably, confidently and appropriately, then this could be a fantastic opportunity for you.
If interested please apply via the link on this page with your up-to-date CV.
For any questions, please reach out on:
E: melissa.wilson@spencer-ogden.com
T: 0141 212 4804
*Location for this role is flexible, to all of the UK and Ireland*
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