EIA Consultant: Shape the UK’s Major Projects

isepglobal; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Private medical cover

Pension contributions up to 10%

Life assurance at four times salary

Wellbeing support programs

Career and development opportunities

Volunteer time and charity support

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Consultant to join our Water & Environment team. You will work on major infrastructure, energy and environmental projects across the UK and Ireland, contributing to consent processes and sustainable development.

You will collaborate with planners, engineers and environmental specialists to deliver high-quality EIAs, navigate regulatory frameworks, and support clients from feasibility through to consent and delivery.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA).
• Experience with UK planning and consenting frameworks (e.g., DCO, TWA, TCP).
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary project teams and provide strategic advice to clients.

Responsibilities

• Involved in environmental assessment and consenting workstreams.
• Work as part of multidisciplinary project teams and provide strategic advice to clients.
• Help deliver successful project outcomes and influence decisions from early stages.

Skills

EIA expertise

Environmental planning

UK planning knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in Environmental Science/Planning

Job description

Jacobs is seeking an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Consultant to join our Water & Environment team. You will work on major infrastructure, energy and environmental projects across the UK and Ireland, contributing to consent processes and sustainable development.

You will collaborate with planners, engineers and environmental specialists to deliver high-quality EIAs, navigate regulatory frameworks, and support clients from feasibility through to consent and delivery.