Graduate EIA Consultant

Lanpro Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-disciplinary consultancy in the United Kingdom is seeking a Graduate EIA Consultant to provide environmental inputs across all project lifecycles. Responsibilities include project coordination, assisting with environmental assessments, and technical writing. Candidates should have a degree in an environmental discipline, strong communication and organisational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft packages. This role offers a hybrid working environment and various benefits including health care and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Non contractual growth bonus scheme

Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement

Loyalty Leave

Hybrid working environment

Centrally based London office

Vitality Health Care - Private Medical Insurance

Enhanced Company pension

Death in service cover

BUPA Cash Plan

Protected CPDs

E Learning portal access

Professional Body membership contribution

Career progression framework

Discounted Gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Degree or post-graduate qualification in an environmental discipline (or working towards).
• Good understanding of the EIA Regulations and planning system.
• Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Demonstrated initiative and participation in business development and industry events.
• Proficient in Microsoft packages including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe.
• Excellent time and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the coordination of EIA projects, including managing inputs from technical specialists.
• Help prepare project plans, timelines, and documentation to support senior consultants.
• Track project progress and ensure tasks are completed on time.
• Carry out background research on environmental topics and local planning requirements.
• Help prepare materials for stakeholder consultations.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Microsoft Office proficiency

Report writing skills

Education

Degree or post-graduate qualification in environmental discipline

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

GIS software

Job description

Lanpro is a market leading multi-disciplinary consultancy who specialise in Environment led Planning and Design.

We work on projects at all scales within urban, semi-rural and rural contexts, across a variety of sectors that includes residential, historic sites and estates, renewable energy, infrastructure and mixed‑use commercial developments.

About Lanpro

Lanpro is a fast growing, unique and rewarding environment. Through its agile team and comprehensive service, it has allowed growth nationwide across Cambridge, London, Norwich, Manchester, Edinburgh, Bath and York.

Our multidisciplinary service spans across the following disciplines: Planning, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Architecture, Arboriculture, Ecology, Archaeology and Heritage, Masterplanning, Landscape Architecture, Geomatics and Urban Design.

We thrive on creating a culture and environment which provides a great variety of projects, recognition of success, continuous professional development and collaboration across an array of different professions. We are proud that together, our teams are supporting delivery of some of the largest solar and battery storage schemes in the United Kingdom and Europe. We have a strong pipeline of opportunities across the energy, residential and infrastructure sectors.

We offer an environment that is diverse, entrepreneurial and encourages innovation and your professional development.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

The Role

As a Graduate EIA Consultant, you will provide environmental inputs across all project lifecycles; from early strategy development, through feasibility, optioneering/ option selection, outline design, to detailed design, discharging of consents, construction, and scheme operation/ maintenance.

Project Support & Coordination

• Assist in the coordination of EIA projects, including managing inputs from technical specialists.
• Help prepare project plans, timelines, and documentation to support senior consultants and project managers.
• Track project progress and ensure tasks are completed on time.

Environmental Assessment & Research

• Carry out background research on environmental topics, policies, and local planning requirements.
• Assist with scoping exercises to identify potential environmental impacts.
• Support baseline data collection, including desk studies and occasional field visits.

Technical Writing & Reporting

• Draft sections of Environmental Statements, EIA Screening Reports, EIA Scoping Reports, and other planning‑related documents.
• Review and summarise technical reports produced by specialist consultants.
• Ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency in reporting.

Stakeholder Engagement Support

• Help prepare materials for stakeholder consultations (e.g., presentations, briefing notes, summaries).

Qualifications

• Degree or post‑graduate qualification in an environmental discipline (or working towards).
• Good understanding of the EIA Regulations and planning system.
• Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Demonstrated initiative and participation in business development and industry events.
• Proficient in Microsoft packages including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, and some working knowledge of GIS. Design and MS Project experience desirable but not essential.
• Excellent time and project management skills.
• Strong graphics and report presentation skills desirable.
• High quality report writing skills.

Benefits

• Non contractual growth bonus scheme
• Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement
• Loyalty Leave (Continuous Service Accrued Annual Leave up to 5 days)
• Hybrid working environment (flexible work)
• Centrally based London office (120 Moorgate)
• Vitality Health Care - Private Medical Insurance
• Enhanced Company pension
• Death in service cover
• BUPA Cash Plan
• Protected CPDs (Department, individual and company wide)
• E Learning portal access
• Professional Body membership contribution
• Career progression framework and development, including two defined promotion windows annually.
• Discounted Gym membership
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounts and perks - Amazon Prime, Free Odeon Cinema tickets, Apple benefits and Cafe Nero
• Employee Assistance Program - including Financial and Mental Health support from external expertise.