Senior/Principal Environmental Consultant

GCR is looking for an experienced Senior or Principal Environmental Consultant to lead and deliver complex environmental and planning projects across the UK. You'll play a key role in shaping environmental strategies for infrastructure, energy, and development of projects - from initial feasibility through to consent and delivery.

The Role

This is an opportunity to combine environmental expertise with project leadership, guiding multidisciplinary teams and supporting clients through planning, permitting, and regulatory processes across the UK.

As Senior or Principal Environmental Consultant you will

• Lead the delivery of renewable energy projects through all stages of the development process from initial feasibility to co-ordination of EIA and submission of planning applications.
• Manage programme, budgets, sub-contractors and client relationships, ensuring high-quality outputs and timely delivery.
• Assist the management team with business development, engaging with existing GCR clients and the development of their own network.
• Provide technical leadership on one or more environmental specialisms.
• Prepare and manage written technical reports to support EIA delivery.
• Lead consultation with local authorities, communities and statutory consultees.
• Prepare tender documents and fee proposals.
• Mentor and develop junior team members.