EIA Consultant

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 membership

Interested?
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.