EIA Consultant

Resourcing Group; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40+ days holiday

Profit-share bonuses

Pension contributions 5-10%

Health plan

Cycle to Work

Environment Day

Training and chartership support

Flexible working

Job summary

Resourcing Group are hiring an EIA Consultant to join the environmental team in Cardiff on a permanent basis. The role focuses on delivering Environmental Impact Assessments for major infrastructure projects, with emphasis on the water environment, combining analysis, fieldwork and client engagement.

You will prepare hydrology, hydrogeology and water environment chapters, use GIS, CAD and Excel for data analysis, lead site visits and help progress towards chartership.

Qualifications

• Degree (2:1 or above) in a numerate/environmental discipline.
• 2 years + EIA chapter experience is essential.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• A relevant postgraduate qualification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hydrology, hydrogeology and water environment EIA chapters.
• Use GIS, CAD and Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Lead site visits and contribute to health and safety processes.
• Manage small projects and proposals (up to £10k).
• Progress towards professional chartership.

Skills

Hydrology

Hydrogeology

Water environment

GIS

CAD

Excel

Project management

Communication

Education

Degree in numerate/environmental discipline (2:1 or above)

Postgraduate qualification desirable

Job description

EIA Consultant - Cardiff (Permanent)

An established, employee-owned environmental consultancy is seeking an enthusiastic EIA Consultant to join its growing team in Cardiff. They pride themselves on offering a supportive and dynamic workplace where your contribution is valued and visible. With clear career progression pathways, structured pay scales, and opportunities to share in company success, this is a great role for someone ready to take the next step in their career.

The Role

You will help deliver Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) for major infrastructure projects (including renewables and transport), with a focus on the water environment. The position combines technical analysis, fieldwork, and client engagement.

Your first-year objectives will include:

• Preparing hydrology, hydrogeology and water environment EIA chapters.

• Using GIS, CAD, and Excel for data analysis and reporting.

• Leading site visits and contributing to health and safety processes.

• Managing small projects and proposals (up to £10k).

• Progressing towards professional chartership.

About You

• Degree (2:1 or above) in a numerate/environmental discipline.

• 2 years + EIA chapter experience is essential.

• Strong communication and organisational skills.

• A relevant postgraduate qualification is desirable.

Benefits

• 40+ days holiday (with buy/sell options).

• Profit-share and tax-free bonuses through employee ownership.

• Matched pension contributions (5-10%).

• Health plan, Cycle to Work, Environment Day.

• 5 days training per year, plus support towards chartership.

• Flexible working arrangements.