Senior Environmental Consultant (Terrestrial EIA) in Exeter

Are you looking for your next career step? Do you want the opportunity to work on a broad range of projects, utilising your environmental skills and experience to help support our clients through the EIA and consenting process? This role will provide you with this opportunity whilst working within Haskoning’s market leading environmental consultancy team.

At Haskoning, you will join an independent, employee‑owned international consultancy that combines engineering, design, and consultancy services with software and technology. Our mission, “Enhancing Society Together,” drives us to create a positive impact on the world. We offer purpose‑driven and challenging work in diverse international projects, leveraging our 140+ years of expertise. With over 6,800 employees in more than 25 countries, we work together to turn challenges into opportunities and make a real impact on society.

Our Environment Group has been providing environmental solutions for our clients for over 30 years in the UK. We offer a comprehensive range of environmental services to support all sizes and types of development. From high profile infrastructure projects such as Dogger Bank Wind Farm, Norfolk Offshore Wind Zone, Dogger Bank South offshore wind farms, Southsea Coastal Scheme, North Falls wind farms, the Woodsmith Crop Nutrients Mine, and Sizewell C Nuclear Power Station, to carbon management, climate resilience, locally driven habitat enhancement and wider biodiversity net gain projects. We combine market‑leading technical excellence, across the range of environmental disciplines, with a clear understanding of clients’ ambitions, needs and pressures. We specialise in consenting, permitting and licensing support for complex infrastructure developments and operations. We have successfully supported our clients in delivering sustainable projects in sectors including energy, industry, marine development and catchment management.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and talented Senior Environmental Consultant with strong communication skills and technical expertise in terrestrial EIA and onshore infrastructure consenting.

• Lead and support complex environmental assessment projects including EIAs and/or the discharge of consent conditions.
• Manage and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide technical input on environmental assessments.
• Develop and review environmental reports for consenting processes.
• Engage directly with clients to offer strategic advice and problem‑solving.
• Represent the company in client offices, regulator meetings, and stakeholder consultations.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, planning policy, and best practice standards.
• Mentor and guide junior team members, fostering technical excellence.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrable experience in the delivery of EIAs and the consenting process.
• Experience in the post‑consent project delivery.
• Experience working with a variety of stakeholders.
• Robust project management and financial management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organisational, analytical and time‑management skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Personal Attributes:

• Dependable, pro‑active and self‑motivated.
• Flexible and adaptive / innovative.

What we can offer you: Exciting. Lively. Collaborative. Dynamic. Supportive. Friendly. That’s how our colleagues describe our company. The supportive and collaborative environment Haskoning promotes, alongside being an independent company, sets us apart from the crowd. You can look forward to growing your career in a dynamic workplace with development opportunities and support on your career path. We have flexible working models to ensure a balance of family and working life, including part time options. A competitive salary experience, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Diversity & Inclusion: At Haskoning, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. Our mission of “Enhancing Society Together” drives us to create an environment that embraces everyone’s unique background, identity, and perspective. Whether or not you have prior experience, background, age, gender, or other personal characteristics—you are welcome here.

Job Details: Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level, Employment type: Full‑time, Job function: Design, Consulting, and Engineering, Industries: Civil Engineering, Renewable Energy, Semiconductor Manufacturing, Construction.