Associate EIA Specialist

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5% matched pension

Tax-free bonuses

Cycle to Work scheme

Career progression

Generous leave

Flexible working

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in Cardiff is seeking an Associate EIA Specialist to lead technical authoring of water environment chapters and mentor junior specialists.

The role offers hybrid working with only one day in the office and up to four days remote. A Chartered professional status (CIWEM, ICE or Geological Society) or progress toward it is required, with proven experience in hydrogeology, hydrology and EIA water assessments.

Qualifications

• Chartered professional or senior level aiming to achieve it.
• Proven experience writing and defending robust hydrogeology, hydrology, and water environment chapters for complex EIAs.

Responsibilities

• Lead EIA water assessments and technical authoring.
• Mentor junior specialists.
• Act as technical anchor for the team.

Skills

Technical authoring

Mentoring

Leadership

Education

Chartered professional (CIWEM/ICE/Geological Society)

Job description

Associate EIA Specialist

Cardiff

£55,000-£66,000 per annum

Are you a water environment specialist with expertise and a love for technical work, tired of your days involving managing administrative timelines, chasing sub-consultants, or losing hours to a compulsory 3-to-4-day weekly commute? Well, a highly recognised, well established water environment team are recruiting for their next Associate EIA Specialist, and this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

The role of the Associate EIA Specialist will involve a focus on technical authoring, mentoring junior specialists and leadership of EIA water assessments. This permanent hybrid role will only require a minimum of 1 day a week in office, allowing for up to 4 days remote. The Associate EIA Specialist will act as a technical anchor for the team

Benefits for the successful Associate EIA Specialist:

• A competitive salary of £55,000-£66,000 (depending on experience),
• Other company benefits such as 5% matched pension contributions, tax-free bonuses, and a Cycle to Work scheme
• A clear opportunity for career progression for all employees
• Very generous leave entitlement
• Flexible working and a strong emphasis placed on work life balance

Requirements for the Associate EIA Specialist role:

• A chartered professional (e.g., via CIWEM, ICE, or Geological Society), or actively working at a senior level aiming to achieve it
• Proven experience in writing and defending robust hydrogeology, hydrology, and water environment chapters for complex EIAs.