EIA Consultant

Location: London
Experience: Minimum 2 years
Working Pattern: Full-time / Hybrid
Salary: Up to £45k

The Opportunity

An established and growing environmental and planning consultancy is looking to appoint an ambitious EIA Consultant to join its team in London.

This is an excellent opportunity for an environmental professional with at least 2 years’ experience in Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), who is looking to further develop their technical expertise and work on a varied portfolio of development and infrastructure projects.

The successful candidate will become part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team, supporting the delivery of EIA projects across a range of sectors. You will have the opportunity to contribute to projects from the early stages of environmental assessment through to the preparation and submission of Environmental Statements.

Working alongside experienced environmental specialists, planners and technical consultants, you will gain exposure to a diverse range of projects while developing your professional skills and taking on increasing levels of responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and coordinate the delivery of Environmental Impact Assessments for a variety of development and infrastructure projects.
• Assist in the preparation, coordination and production of Environmental Statements and associated environmental documentation.
• Undertake environmental assessments, appraisals and baseline reviews.
• Coordinate inputs from technical specialists and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Assist with the identification and assessment of potential environmental impacts and mitigation measures.
• Contribute to the preparation of scoping reports, screening opinions, technical reports and other EIA documentation.
• Liaise with clients, local planning authorities, statutory consultees and external stakeholders.
• Support project managers in ensuring projects are delivered to agreed timescales and budgets.
• Keep up to date with changes in EIA legislation, environmental policy and relevant planning guidance.

About You

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated environmental professional with a genuine interest in EIA and environmental planning.

Ideally, you will have:

• A degree or postgraduate qualification in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Geography, Planning or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience working within an environmental consultancy or relevant environmental assessment role.
• Practical experience supporting or delivering Environmental Impact Assessments.
• Experience contributing to Environmental Statements and associated technical documentation.
• A good understanding of UK EIA legislation, regulations and guidance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple project deadlines.
• The confidence to liaise with clients, colleagues and external stakeholders.
• A proactive approach, with the enthusiasm to develop your technical knowledge and progress your career.

What’s on Offer?

• The opportunity to work within an established and growing environmental consultancy.
• Exposure to a varied portfolio of development and infrastructure projects.
• A supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• The chance to develop your technical expertise alongside experienced environmental professionals.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.