EIA Consultant

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-disciplinary planning and design consultancy is seeking an EIA Consultant to join their Environmental team in London. In this role, you will manage Environmental Impact Assessments across various projects, liaise with local authorities, and ensure compliance with UK regulations. Ideal candidates have a degree in Environmental Science or related fields, experience in EIA coordination, and strong communication skills. The position offers a hybrid working model, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Career progression opportunities

Competitive salary and benefits

Encouragement of professional development

Qualifications

• A degree in Environmental Science, Planning, Geography or a related field.
• Proven experience in EIA coordination and delivery.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of the UK planning system and EIA regulations.
• Ability to manage projects and meet tight deadlines.
• Membership of IEMA or similar (or working towards).

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate EIA projects from feasibility through to submission.
• Liaise with local authorities, clients, and stakeholders to support the planning process.
• Prepare Environmental Statements, screening and scoping reports.
• Instruct and manage specialist sub-consultants and technical inputs.
• Contribute to planning strategy, risk identification, and project mitigation.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of EIA legislation and best practices.

Skills

EIA coordination

Written communication

Verbal communication

Project management

Education

Degree in Environmental Science

Degree in Planning

Degree in Geography

Job description

EIA Consultant
Location: London

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be working with a leading multi-disciplinary planning and design consultancy to recruit an EIA Consultant to join their established Environmental team in London.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced environmental professional to play a central role in the delivery of Environmental Impact Assessments across a diverse portfolio of projects including residential, commercial, infrastructure, and mixed-use schemes.

About the Role

As an EIA Consultant, you will coordinate and contribute to Environmental Impact Assessments, supporting planning submissions and ensuring compliance with UK regulations. You will work closely with planners, technical specialists, clients, and stakeholders, delivering high-quality EIA documentation and helping shape sustainable, well-informed development outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate EIA projects from feasibility through to submission

• Liaise with local authorities, clients, and stakeholders to support the planning process

• Prepare Environmental Statements, screening and scoping reports

• Instruct and manage specialist sub-consultants and technical inputs

• Contribute to planning strategy, risk identification, and project mitigation

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of EIA legislation and best practices

Requirements

• A degree in Environmental Science, Planning, Geography or a related field

• Proven experience in EIA coordination and delivery

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Understanding of the UK planning system and EIA regulations

• Ability to manage projects and meet tight deadlines

• Membership of IEMA or similar (or working towards)

Why Join?

• Work with a respected consultancy on nationally significant developments

• Supportive team environment with opportunities for career progression

• Hybrid working model with a base in central London

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• Encouragement of professional development and training

To apply, contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment.