EIA Consultant

We’re looking for an EIA Consultant to join our growing team in Manchester. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a diverse range of development and infrastructure projects, supporting clients in understanding and managing environmental considerations throughout the project lifecycle.

You’ll work alongside experienced environmental specialists, planners, engineers and other technical experts, contributing to multidisciplinary projects across sectors including energy, water, transport, infrastructure and the built environment.

At Stantec, you’ll have the opportunity to build your technical expertise, broaden your project experience and develop your career within a collaborative consultancy environment where your contribution makes a difference.

About The Role:

• Contribute to the delivery of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), Environmental Statements and associated environmental assessment documentation.
• Support the coordination and preparation of EIA reports, including gathering, reviewing and interpreting environmental information.
• Undertake environmental and planning research, including reviewing relevant legislation, planning policy and technical guidance.
• Help identify environmental constraints, opportunities and potential impacts associated with proposed developments and infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate with technical specialists across a range of environmental disciplines to support the delivery of integrated project outputs.
• Assist with the management of project tasks, ensuring work is completed to a high standard and within agreed timescales.
• Contribute to stakeholder engagement, consultation activities, workshops and project meetings.
• Liaise with clients, local authorities, statutory consultees and other stakeholders as required.
• Review technical information and contribute to the preparation of clear, accurate and well-presented reports.
• Support project management activities, including programme coordination, resource planning and monitoring progress.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across our planning, environmental and engineering teams to develop practical and sustainable solutions for our clients.
• Contribute to bids, proposals and other business development activities, helping to support the continued growth of our environmental consultancy services.
• Continue to develop your technical knowledge and professional skills, with support from experienced colleagues and opportunities to take on increasing responsibility.

Your Impact:

You’ll play an important role in helping our clients understand the environmental implications of their projects and make informed decisions that support sustainable development.

Working across a varied portfolio of projects, you’ll gain exposure to different sectors, environmental challenges and stages of the development process. You’ll have the opportunity to strengthen your EIA skills, collaborate with specialists across multiple disciplines and contribute to projects that balance environmental considerations with the needs of communities and infrastructure.

As part of Stantec’s wider environmental and planning teams, you’ll benefit from the knowledge and experience of colleagues across the business, with opportunities to learn, develop and shape your career in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

About You:

We’re looking for a motivated and collaborative environmental professional with experience in EIA or environmental consultancy who is keen to continue developing their expertise and contribute to high-quality project delivery.

You’ll have:

• Experience in environmental consultancy, Environmental Impact Assessment, environmental planning or a related discipline.
• An understanding of the UK planning system and environmental assessment requirements.
• Experience contributing to EIA projects, Environmental Statements or related environmental assessment reports.
• Good research, analytical and report-writing skills, with the ability to interpret technical information and communicate findings clearly.
• An understanding of environmental legislation, planning policy and relevant guidance.
• The ability to work collaboratively with colleagues from different technical disciplines.
• Good organisational skills, with the ability to manage your workload, meet deadlines and contribute to multiple projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with confidence engaging with colleagues, clients and other stakeholders.
• A proactive approach to learning, problem-solving and developing your technical knowledge.
• An interest in contributing to projects that support sustainable development and deliver positive environmental outcomes.

Qualifications:

• A relevant degree in environmental science, environmental planning, geography, ecology or a related discipline.
• Membership of a relevant professional body, or working towards professional accreditation, would be advantageous.

Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who is enthusiastic about environmental assessment, enjoys working as part of a multidisciplinary team and is motivated to develop their career while helping deliver positive outcomes for our clients and the environment.

Why Join Us:

• We put people first: We're proud of our friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and driven to succeed.
• We are driven to achieve: Named in the top 50 companies to work by Glassdoor 2025. Recognised by Corporate Knights as one of the world's top 10 most sustainable companies 2025. Named ‘Best Place to Work’ and ‘International Consulting Firm of the Year’ at the NCE Awards 2024.
• We do what is right: Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions. A professional progression plan, supporting you to become chartered with ICE.
• We are better together: A supportive and collaborative team environment and Early Careers peer group and wider ERG network (see more on our ERGs here: Stantec Employee Resource Groups)
• Growth: We're on an exciting growth journey across the UK & Ireland - we want you to be part of it!
• Great Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension plan, annual leave with the option to buy/sell additional days, private medical insurance, group income protection & life assurance included as standard as well as discounted gym membership and lots more.
• Flexible working: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid approach to flexible working.

The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.

Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients’ vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today’s challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply.

At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact [email protected] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.