Associate EIA Consultant

Cobalt Consulting (UK) Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced professional for a senior role in managing environmental impact assessments. You will oversee projects, ensure compliance with legislation, and lead a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates should have over 6 years of experience, relevant qualifications, and strong project management skills. The role offers a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary with performance-based reviews

Flexible/hybrid working arrangements

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Professional development support

Health and wellbeing program

Regular company events

Qualifications

• 6+ years' post-qualification experience in consultancy or public sector.
• Strong working knowledge of EIA regulations and UK planning/environmental legislation.
• Excellent communication, report writing, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage environmental planning projects from feasibility through to completion.
• Oversee the preparation and review of EIAs and related technical reports.
• Provide strategic advice on environmental planning matters.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Business development

Education

Degree or master's in environmental planning, policy, development, or related subject

Job description

An exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to take a senior position within an impact and planning team, managing Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and related environmental planning projects. You'll be responsible for delivering high-quality advice, managing multi-disciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and best practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage environmental planning projects, from feasibility through to completion
• Oversee the preparation and review of EIAs, Screening and Scoping Requests, and related technical reports
• Provide strategic advice on environmental planning matters, including TCPA and DCO schemes
• Manage workloads, budgets, and resourcing for a small team
• Liaise with clients, statutory consultees, local authorities, and community stakeholders
• Contribute to business development, including tenders, proposals, and marketing activities
• Maintain awareness of emerging environmental and planning legislation and best practice
• Support team growth, mentoring, and professional development

Key Requirements

• 6+ years' post-qualification experience in consultancy or public sector
• Degree or master's in environmental planning, policy, development, or a related subject
• Strong working knowledge of EIA regulations and UK planning/environmental legislation
• Confident project manager with experience leading complex, multi-disciplinary projects
• Excellent communication, report writing, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Commercially aware, with an interest in business development
• Ideally full membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. IEMA, RTPI, CIEEM)

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based reviews
• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Pension scheme
• Professional development support (including CPD and paid memberships)
• Health, wellbeing, and employee assistance programme
• Regular company events and networking opportunities

When applying to any role through Cobalt, your CV will never be shared with a client without your prior consent. Apply in confidence below or get in touch with me for a confidential discussion about the position via [e-mail] or 07458161399.