Graduate EIA Consultant
Location: Gatwick / Crawley area
Salary: Competitive + benefits + full training support
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
A well-established and highly regarded environmental and planning consultancy is seeking a Graduate EIA Consultant to join its growing team based in the Gatwick area.
This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate with a passion for environmental planning and sustainability to begin their career within a specialist consultancy delivering Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and planning support on a wide range of development projects across the UK.
The successful candidate will join a supportive multidisciplinary team, gaining hands‑on experience working on projects across sectors including residential, commercial, infrastructure, energy and mixed‑use developments.
The Role
As a Graduate EIA Consultant, you will support the delivery of Environmental Impact Assessments and environmental planning advice while working alongside experienced consultants and technical specialists.
* Supporting the preparation of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and Environmental Statements
* Assisting with environmental screening and scoping assessments
* Undertaking environmental research, policy analysis and baseline data collection
* Supporting the coordination of technical specialists and environmental inputs
* Assisting with the preparation of planning and environmental reports
* Supporting project teams with environmental planning strategy and project delivery
* Liaising with clients, consultants and local authorities
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
* A degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Planning, Geography, Environmental Management or a related discipline
* A strong interest in Environmental Impact Assessment and environmental planning
* Good understanding of UK environmental and planning processes (desirable)
* Strong written and analytical skills
* Excellent communication and organisational abilities
* The ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office
* A full UK driving licence (desirable)
What's on Offer
* Competitive salary commensurate with experience
* Structured training and mentoring from experienced consultants
* Exposure to high-quality environmental and planning projects
* Support towards professional development and chartership (e.g. IEMA / RTPI)
* A collaborative and supportive consultancy environment
* Clear career progression opportunities
This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate looking to build a career in Environmental Impact Assessment and environmental planning within a respected and growing consultancy.
For more information or a confidential discussion about the role, please get in touch.
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