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Job Title: Associate - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
Location: London (Farringdon) - Flexible Working Available
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a highly respected consultancy in their search for an Associate (EIA) to join their Strategic Planning, Impact & Futures team. This is an exceptional opportunity to step into a pivotal, client-facing role with a market-leading Impact Management Team that supports some of the most high-profile development projects in the UK.
If you're an experienced EIA professional looking to take the next step in your career-leading large-scale projects, managing teams, and shaping best practice across the sector-this role offers brilliant scope for progression and influence.
The Role
As an Associate (EIA), you will support Director-level colleagues and contribute to the successful delivery of profitable, high-quality environmental and planning projects. Your work will play a crucial role in assessing environmental, social and economic impacts for complex developments across the UK.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing and supporting the Impact Management Team, including workload, resources and financial processes.
- Quality assurance across Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), Screening & Scoping Requests, ES Addendums and Statements of Conformity.
- Leading and managing multi-disciplinary project teams on large and complex schemes from inception to completion.
- Providing expert advice on EIA strategy for TCPA and DCO projects.
- Representing the consultancy and clients at key meetings, public events, and stakeholder sessions.
- Engaging with local authorities, community groups, statutory consultees and wider stakeholders.
- Contributing to business development, marketing and tender submissions.
- Drafting fee proposals and supporting the team's IEMA Quality Mark accreditation.
- Staying up to date with emerging legislation, policy and best practice in environmental and planning fields.
About You
Essential experience & qualifications:
- Minimum 6 years' post-qualification experience within an environmental or planning consultancy, public sector body, or closely related discipline.
- A relevant degree or master's in:
- Environmental Policy
- Environment & Development
- Planning
- Public Health
- Social Policy
- Social Impact
Essential skills:
- Excellent knowledge of current and emerging EIA legislation and best practice.
- Strong understanding of town planning legislation, environmental policy, Habitat Regulations, the Environment Act and the Levelling Up & Regeneration Act.
- Ability to manage teams on major projects and independently handle smaller projects.
- Strong Microsoft Office capability.
- A methodical, detail-focused approach with exceptional accuracy in reporting.
- Critical thinking skills and the ability to work flexibly beyond templates.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent time management and ability to meet strict deadlines across multiple live projects.
- Experience in team operations, people management and financial processes.
- Willingness to engage in business development activities.
Desirable:
- Public speaking and presentation experience.
Other requirements:
- Right to work in the UK for at least 2 continuous years.
- Flexibility to attend occasional meetings outside standard hours.
- Full UK driving licence or ability to travel to sites as required.
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking, high-profile consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering innovative impact assessments across the UK. You'll benefit from:
- Flexible hybrid working
- Strong professional development pathways
- Close collaboration with industry-leading Directors
- The ability to influence major UK projects
Interested?
If you're looking for a new challenge and want to be part of a forward-thinking planning consultancy, please contact Josh Jones at Penguin Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)
