Senior Consultant – EIA (Major Infrastructure Projects and Renewables)

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Rps
Providing innovative solutions in planning, design, engineering, and project management across multiple sectors.
Senior consultant delivering EIA services for major infrastructure and renewables
19 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Abingdon-On-Thames, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
6,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Project and program management
Design and development
Water services
Environment
Advisory and management consulting
Exploration and development
Planning and approvals
Health, safety and risk
Sector Specialisms
Residential
Commercial
Retail
Industrial
Health
Education
Data Centre
Renewables
Role
What you would be doing
digital eia
report drafting
eia management
project management
client liaison
mentoring
  • Working with our digital and design teams to further develop our capacity in digital EIA.
  • Attending project meetings with topic teams and internal and external clients.
  • Working with topic authors to deliver topic chapters on programme and in line with our high quality standards.
  • Forming a key part of project teams for some of the largest and most prominent EIA projects in the UK.
  • Drafting reports, including project descriptions, non-technical summaries, scoping report and bid documents.
  • Managing key elements of the EIA process, such as author briefings, cumulative assessments and survey programmes.
  • Project management, including financial planning.
  • Working as a primary point of contact for clients on our small to medium-sized projects.
  • Provision of advice regarding all aspects of EIA, including responding to stakeholder and legal queries.
  • Mentoring junior or new members of the team.
What you bring
eia
financial management
msc
hydrology
people skills
driving license
  • Good financial project management skills (essential).
  • A related technical area of expertise, or experience in writing technical assessments, such as hydrology, climate change, ecology or air quality (desirable)
  • We welcome applicants who specialise in EIA, as well as applicants who are keen to combine this role with work with our sustainability and climate team, as well as applicants with technical writing skills for relevant topics, such as ecology, hydrology and socio-economics.
  • Experience of working in a consultancy environment, including experience as part of EIA project management teams (essential).
  • A first degree in a relevant environmental subject and ideally an MSc in a relevant topic e.g. Environmental Impact Assessment, Environmental Management or similar
  • An eye for detail (essential).
  • There will be some travel so a full UK driving license is required.
  • Experience in reviewing EIA deliverables, with a good understanding of what the EIA Regulations require (essential).
  • Experience in working on NSIPs/DCO projects (desirable).
  • Excellent people skills, to ensure seamless working with clients and colleagues (essential).
  • Willingness to travel to client meetings/workshops, consultation events and to other RPS Tetra Tech offices (essential).
Benefits
  • Our track record means that we gain repeat business across these sectors. Our varied portfolio and a range of new opportunities means that our team is expanding.
Training + Development
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Company
Overview
Since 1970
Year Established
Operates globally with a strong foundation in environmental and engineering consulting.
10+ Countries
Global Presence
Provides services across multiple regions for both public and private clients.
  • Delivers innovative solutions across sectors from planning to execution.
  • Strong expertise in large-scale projects like infrastructure, energy, and environmental consulting.
  • Notable work includes wind farms, transport infrastructure, and urban development consultancy.
  • Multidisciplinary approach integrates engineering, design, and environmental expertise.
  • Committed to sustainable outcomes and addressing complex industry challenges.
Culture + Values
  • We are committed to making a positive impact on the world around us.
  • We work in partnership with our clients and colleagues to deliver value.
  • We are passionate about the work we do and the difference we make.
  • We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do.
  • We act with integrity and accountability in all our dealings.
Environment + Sustainability
Net-Zero by 2030
Carbon Emissions Goal
The company is dedicated to becoming carbon-neutral within this decade, aligning with global climate initiatives.
  • Aims to minimize environmental impact through innovative and sustainable solutions.
  • Focus on reducing energy use, waste, and emissions across operations.
  • Helps clients achieve sustainability goals through expert advice and services.
  • Sets specific sustainability goals, including reducing operational emissions and using renewable energy.
Inclusion & Diversity
  • The organization is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce.
  • The organization reports on its gender balance, striving for gender equality at all levels.
  • The organization has initiatives aimed at increasing the representation of women in leadership roles.
  • The organization supports flexible working arrangements to accommodate different needs across their workforce.
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Senior Consultant – EIA (Major Infrastructure Projects and Renewables) at Rps in Abingdon-On-Thames, England, United Kingdom