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
- 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?
CVs and informal enquiries are welcome.
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