Graduate EIA Consultant

Penguin Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in the UK is seeking a Graduate EIA Consultant to support environmental projects across their lifecycle. You will work closely with specialists to ensure project coordination and contribute to environmental assessments. Ideal candidates have a degree in an environmental field, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team. This role offers competitive pay and a variety of benefits including hybrid working arrangements and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Non-contractual growth bonus scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Private medical insurance

Enhanced company pension

Qualifications

• Degree or postgraduate qualification in an environmental discipline (or working towards).
• Understanding of EIA Regulations and the UK planning system.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong time-management skills and a commitment to high-quality written work.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating EIA projects alongside technical specialists.
• Carry out background research on environmental topics and planning policy.
• Contribute to Environmental Statements, Screening Reports, and planning documents.
• Help prepare consultation materials such as presentations and briefings.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Proactive mindset

Competent in Microsoft Office

Graphics and report-presentation skills

Education

Degree or postgraduate qualification in an environmental discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe

GIS

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Graduate EIA Consultant

Location: London

Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a market-leading, multi-disciplinary consultancy known for its environment-led approach to planning and design. This highly respected organisation works on projects of all scales across urban, semi-rural and rural settings, delivering schemes within the residential, heritage, renewable energy, infrastructure, and mixed-use sectors.

With a national presence and a strong reputation for innovation, collaboration, and professional development, this consultancy offers a unique and rewarding environment for a Graduate EIA Consultant to grow and thrive.

The Opportunity

As a Graduate EIA Consultant, you will contribute across the full lifecycle of environmental projects—from early strategy and feasibility through to detailed design, consenting, construction, and operational stages. You will work alongside experienced planners, environmental specialists, designers and technical teams across a wide range of disciplines, including Planning, EIA, Landscape, Ecology, Archaeology, Heritage, Architecture, Masterplanning and Urban Design.

Responsibilities

• Project Support & Coordination: Assist in coordinating EIA projects alongside technical specialists. Support the preparation of project plans, timelines and documentation. Monitor project progress to ensure timely delivery of tasks.
• Environmental Assessment & Research: Carry out background research on environmental topics, planning policy and local requirements. Assist with EIA scoping to identify potential environmental impacts. Support baseline data collection through desk studies and occasional field visits.
• Technical Writing & Reporting: Contribute to Environmental Statements, Screening Reports, Scoping Reports and planning documents. Review and summarise technical input from specialist teams. Ensure written outputs are clear, accurate and well structured.
• Stakeholder Engagement Support: Help prepare consultation materials such as presentations, briefings and summary documents.

About You

• Degree or postgraduate qualification in an environmental discipline (or working towards).
• Understanding of EIA Regulations and the UK planning system.
• Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Proactive mindset with enthusiasm for business development and industry engagement.
• Competent in Microsoft Office; experience with Adobe and GIS desirable.
• Strong time-management skills and a commitment to high-quality written work.
• Graphics and report-presentation skills advantageous.

Benefits

• Non-contractual growth bonus scheme
• Enhanced annual leave + loyalty accrual (up to 5 additional days)
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Centrally located UK offices
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced company pension
• Death-in-service cover
• BUPA Cash Plan
• Protected CPD time + access to E-learning platforms
• Professional membership contributions
• Clear career progression framework with two annual promotion windows

Interested? To find out more, or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact Josh Jones at Penguin Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).