Graduate EIA Consultant

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Varied projects exposure

Mentorship

Flexible locations

Career progression

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd, based in London/Kent, is seeking a Graduate EIA Consultant to join its Environmental Impact Assessment team. This role suits a recent graduate eager to start a career in environmental planning and consultancy.<\/p>

You will work across the UK on varied EIA projects, gaining experience and developing technical knowledge under experienced colleagues within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• A relevant degree or master's in Environmental and Development Studies, Environmental Policy, Planning or a related discipline.
• Interest in environmental impact assessment, planning and sustainable development.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proactive attitude and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of EIA Screening and Scoping Requests.
• Assist with the preparation of Environmental Statements and chapter templates.
• Liaise with clients and project teams to support project delivery.
• Contribute to coordination and delivery of EIA projects across sectors.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop understanding of environmental planning processes.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organisation

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Interest in environmental consultancy

Education

Degree in Environmental & Development Studies / Planning

Job description

Job Title: Graduate EIA Consultant

Location: London or Kent

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading environmental and planning consultancy in the search for a Graduate EIA Consultant / Planner to join its growing Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) team.

Due to increasing demand across its project portfolio, this is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or an individual at the beginning of their career to join a busy and collaborative consultancy. You will gain valuable experience working on a diverse range of EIA projects across multiple sectors, developing your technical knowledge and professional skills alongside experienced colleagues.

The role offers flexibility in location, with opportunities to be based in Kent, Gatwick or London, alongside regular collaboration across the three offices and involvement in projects throughout the UK.

The Role

As a Graduate EIA Consultant / Planner, your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the preparation of EIA Screening and Scoping Requests.
• Assisting with the preparation of Environmental Statements, including introductory chapters and topic chapter templates.
• Liaising with clients and wider project teams to support the successful delivery of projects.
• Contributing to the coordination and delivery of EIA projects across a variety of sectors.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to develop your understanding of environmental impact assessment and planning processes.

The Ideal Candidate

To be considered for this Graduate EIA Consultant / Planner position, you will have:

• A relevant degree or master's qualification in Environmental and Development Studies, Environmental Policy, Planning or a related discipline.
• An interest in environmental impact assessment, planning and sustainable development.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A proactive attitude, willingness to learn and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Any previous experience within an environmental consultancy, planning consultancy or public sector environment would be advantageous but is not essential.

What's on Offer?

• The opportunity to begin your career within an established and growing consultancy.
• Exposure to a varied portfolio of projects across multiple sectors.
• Support and guidance from experienced environmental and planning professionals.
• Flexible office location options across Kent, Gatwick and London.
• Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression.