Job Title: EIA Consultant
Location: London (Flexible/Hybrid)
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a market-leading, multi-disciplinary consultancy renowned for its environment-led approach to planning and design. This organisation works on projects of all scales across urban, semi-rural and rural contexts, delivering schemes in residential, heritage, renewable energy, infrastructure, and mixed-use sectors.
With a national presence and a reputation for innovation, collaboration, and professional development, this consultancy provides a diverse, entrepreneurial environment where EIA Consultants can thrive and progress.
The Opportunity
As an EIA Consultant, you will be a key point of contact for clients, delivering planning advice on applications and projects supported by a multidisciplinary team. You will be skilled in Environmental Project Management and experienced in coordinating across multiple technical disciplines.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work on nationally significant developments, including major renewable energy projects, and to contribute to the growth and success of a forward-thinking consultancy.
Key Responsibilities
Act as the primary client contact for environmental planning projects.
Deliver EIA advice and manage projects from inception to submission.
Conduct research and planning appraisals to assess the development potential of sites.
Prepare high-quality EIA reports and planning documentation with clear recommendations.
Support fee proposal preparation to generate new business opportunities.
Communicate effectively with project stakeholders and negotiate positive outcomes.
Work with the Finance Partner to develop and refine commercial arrangements and client relationships.
About You
Environmental or related degree (essential).
Chartered status or working towards chartership (CIWEM, CIEEM, IEMA).
Experience undertaking EIA as part of the Development Consent Order process.
Competent in preparing and submitting EIA reports.
Strong technical knowledge of environmental legislation and planning processes.
Experience in one or more environmental technical areas, ideally with a planning-led background.
Ability to deliver high-quality outputs on broad and complex projects.
Benefits
As a valued member of the consultancy, you can expect:
Non-contractual growth bonus scheme
Enhanced annual leave + loyalty leave (up to 5 extra days)
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
Centrally located London office
Private medical insurance (Vitality Health Care)
Enhanced company pension
Death-in-service cover
BUPA Cash Plan
Protected CPD time and access to E-learning platforms
Professional body membership contributions
Career progression framework with two defined promotion windows per year
Discounted gym membershipInterested?
To find out more, or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact Josh Jones at Penguin Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email (url removed). CVs and informal enquiries are welcome