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Principal Environmental Consultant

Cleantech Talent

The Role

Overview

Lead and manage environmental consultancy projects, mentor staff, and drive business growth.

Key Responsibilities

  • project management
  • business development
  • talent mentoring
  • sustainable solutions
  • leadership collaboration

Tasks

You’ll work closely with our Technical Director and senior leadership, shaping sustainable solutions across renewable energy and planning sectors. Expect autonomy, impact, and a clear path to progression. -Lead complex infrastructure projects -Take a leading role in growing the business -Mentor & manage junior talent -Drive business development

Requirements

  • project management
  • client-facing
  • mentoring
  • environmental degree
  • 6+ years
  • eia

What You Bring

We’re seeking a seasoned Consultant or Project Manager (6+ years’ experience) to take their next big career move! Not from an EIA background? Do you believe that you hit the criteria for project management, mentoring and capacity to learn & grow into a role in EIA? -Solid technical project management and client-facing skills, manging project budgets & deadlines -Mentoring or remote management experience for small teams -A degree in a related environmental discipline, not necessarily EIA or planning

Benefits

This role is truly unique and offers someone the opportunity to really develop into a leader. 📍 North Wales, Manchester or Leeds | 💼 Full-time, Permanent | 💻 Flexible Hybrid💰 £45,000–£55,000 + Annual Bonus -Flexible hybrid working across multiple locations -Supportive, inclusive culture with real career growth -Pension & tailored benefits package -25 days holiday + bank holidays -Annual bonus scheme

The Company

About Cleantech Talent

-Began by combining deep sector knowledge with a passion for sustainability. -Operate globally, offering transparent, data-driven hiring solutions for start-ups to large corporations. -Serve clients in renewable energy, environmental consultancies, and engineering firms, focusing on sustainable tech placement and green infrastructure roles. -Deliver tailored hiring solutions with a lean team recognized for their 'big capability' approach, blending personal service with global reach and deep domain expertise. -Project work includes placing senior engineers in renewable grid projects and recruiting software talent for environmental tech scale-ups.

Sector Specialisms

Energy Management Software

Building Automation

Smart Building Technologies

Distributed Energy Resources

Microgrid Technologies

Smart Grid Technologies

Energy Transition Solutions

District Energy

EV Charging

Battery Storage

Power Generation

HVAC/R Technologies

Indoor Air Quality

ESG

Energy Program Management & Implementation

Clean Transportation

Renewable Energy

Wind

Grid Edge

Energy Storage

Solar

Nuclear

Water

Utilities

Government