EIA UK Director

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 6 May 2026
LOCATION
Redhill
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Director
SALARY
£110,000 / year
CATEGORY
Science & Research
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SKILLS

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) Business Development Bid Leadership Client Relationship Management Technical Leadership UK Environmental Policy Mentoring

FULL DESCRIPTION

EIA UK Director

Company: [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk]

Location: Redhill, Surrey

Salary: £90000 - £110000 per annum + Bonus

Type: Permanent (Full-time)

Sector: Geotechnical & Environmental

Job Description

We are seeking a senior leader to take responsibility for the growth, technical direction and commercial success of our UK Environmental Assessment capability within an employee-owned environmental and engineering consultancy. This is a Director-level role focused on expanding EIA and SEA services across infrastructure, water, energy and environmental sectors, with a strong emphasis on business development, bid leadership and client growth.

The Role

  • Driving business development and securing new work
  • Leading major bids, frameworks and tenders
  • Growing client relationships and sector presence
  • Providing senior technical leadership across EIA/SEA projects
  • Overseeing delivery of complex, multidisciplinary environmental projects
  • Supporting Development Consent Orders (DCOs) and major infrastructure consenting
  • Acting as a trusted advisor to clients, shaping strategy and influencing outcomes across the full project lifecycle
  • Leading development of the discipline, mentoring senior staff, building capability, and driving technical excellence, innovation and thought leadership

What We're Looking For

  • Proven leadership in Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), SEA or Sustainability Appraisal
  • Strong track record in winning work and business development
  • Experience leading multidisciplinary bids and complex projects
  • Strong understanding of UK environmental policy, legislation and consenting
  • Ability to operate at senior client and executive level
  • Experience mentoring and developing technical teams
  • Commercial awareness and strategic thinking

Contact & Apply

If you would like to know more on this position, please contact Cory at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Manchester.

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