Senior Environmental Manager (EIA)

Job Description

We’re looking for a Senior Environmental Manager (EIA) to take a lead role across a growing portfolio of renewable energy and data centre infrastructure projects.

This is a key position within the development team, responsible for managing Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) processes end-to-end — from early-stage screening through to consent and beyond. You’ll work closely with internal teams, external consultants, and regulators to deliver high-quality environmental outcomes and drive sustainable development.

There is also scope to contribute to wider ESG strategy and policy, shaping how environmental performance is embedded across projects.

️ What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading consultant teams through the full EIA process (screening, scoping, reporting)
• Coordinating multidisciplinary inputs across environmental, engineering, and planning teams
• Reviewing technical environmental reports (e.g. ecology, noise, air quality) to ensure quality and compliance
• Supporting projects from origination through to post-consent delivery
• Managing budgets, programmes, and project risks
• Engaging with regulators and key stakeholders
• Promoting sustainable design and environmental best practice across all developments
• Mentoring and supporting junior team members

✅ What We’re Looking For

Skills & Attributes:

• Strong leadership and project management capability
• Proactive, solutions-focused mindset
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail

Experience:

• Proven experience leading EIAs within energy or infrastructure projects
• Strong understanding of UK (ideally Scottish) environmental and planning legislation
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams and managing external consultants
• Commercial awareness including budgeting, forecasting, and risk management

Qualifications:

• Degree in Environmental Science, EIA, or a related field
• Chartered status (or working towards), ideally with Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment or similar

• Why Apply?

  • Work on high-impact energy and infrastructure projects
  • Play a key role in shaping sustainable development
  • Influence ESG strategy at a business level
  • Collaborative, forward-thinking team environment