Principal Environmental Consultant

  • Penguin Recruitment
  • Chester, Cheshire
  • Jul 02, 2025
Full time Executive

Job Description

Principal Environmental Consultant (Chester)

Reference: BY1912

Salary: 45,000 - 49,000

Our client is a leading consulting company in the environmental and planning sector, dedicated to delivering high-quality solutions to a diverse range of clients. The team are seeking a Principal Environmental Consultant to take the next step in their career, providing expert advice and maintaining the highest standards of professionalism.

As a Principal Environmental Consultant, the successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the growth of our client's EIA business line. Key responsibilities will include:

  • Acting as a Project Manager for complex projects, ensuring timely and budgeted delivery
  • Providing expert technical advice and producing high-quality studies and reports
  • Managing a team of consultants and ensuring the delivery of quality solutions
  • Attracting new clients and generating business for the company
  • Ensuring compliance with company procedures, quality management systems, and legal requirements
  • Contributing to marketing activities and representing the company at events
  • Demonstrating leadership and supporting team performance

The ideal Principal Environmental Consultant will possess the following qualifications:

  • Extensive experience in the environmental consultancy sector
  • Strong project management and leadership skills
  • In-depth knowledge of health and safety procedures and compliance
  • Excellent communication and client relationship management abilities
  • Proven track record in business development and generating leads
  • Ability to mentor and coach junior team members
  • Live commutable to Chester
  • Full UK Driving licence
  • Full right to work in the UK

This Environmental Consultant opportunity offers:

  • Competitive salary ( 45,000 - 49,000) and benefits package
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth
  • Dynamic and collaborative work environment
  • Chance to work on diverse and challenging projects
  • Supportive leadership and team members

If you are looking to take on a leadership role in a dynamic and growing company, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

If you are interested in this or other roles in Environmental Engineering roles please do not hesitate to contact Beth Young on (url removed) or call (phone number removed). We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to (url removed). This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.