EIA Consultant

Focus Resourcing; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established environmental consultancy in Cardiff is seeking an EIA Consultant to join their team. You will focus on Environmental Impact Assessments for major infrastructure projects, manage small projects, and engage with clients. The ideal candidate holds a relevant degree and has EIA experience. The company offers a supportive workplace with clear career progression and benefits including 40+ days holiday, profit-sharing, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

40+ days holiday

Profit-share and tax-free bonuses

Matched pension contributions

Health plan

Flexible working arrangements

5 days training per year

Qualifications

• Experience in EIA for infrastructure projects is required.
• Degree 2:1 or above in a relevant discipline.
• Strong communication and organisational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Environmental Impact Assessments for major infrastructure projects.
• Prepare hydrology, hydrogeology and water environment EIA chapters.
• Lead site visits and manage small projects.

Skills

Environmental Impact Assessments

GIS

CAD

Data analysis

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

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

Relevant postgraduate qualification

Tools

Excel

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.
• Experience in EIA for infrastructure projects.
• 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.