Associate EIA Specialist in Cardiff

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

Benefits offered by this job

5% matched pension

Bonuses (tax-free)

Cycle to Work scheme

Generous leave

Flexible working

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd invites an experienced Associate EIA Specialist to join its water environment team in Cardiff. The role focuses on technical authoring of EIA chapters, mentoring junior specialists and leading water assessments on complex projects.

This permanent hybrid position offers a salary of £55,000-£66,000 per annum, with flexible working, generous leave and a pension scheme. Minimum one day in the office, up to four days remote.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead technical authoring of EIA water assessments.
• Mentor junior specialists and lead the team on EIAs.
• Coordinate with consultants and manage project milestones.

Skills

Hydrogeology

Hydrology

Technical writing

EIA

Education

Chartered professional (CIWEM/ICE/Geol. Soc.)

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.

This is a permanent role.