Location
Maidstone
Industry sector
Environment
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
07/05/2026
Closing date
28/05/2026
Associate / Associate Director - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
Location: Kent / Gatwick / London (Hybrid & Flexible)
A leading multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking an Associate or Associate Director to strengthen its growing Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative and fast-paced environment, working on a diverse portfolio of projects across multiple sectors throughout the UK.
The successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating and delivering EIA projects, managing inputs from technical specialists, and acting as a key point of contact for clients. This position offers significant scope to influence project delivery and contribute to the continued development of the EIA capability within the business.
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare and manage EIA Screening and Scoping Requests
* Compile and coordinate Environmental Statements, including drafting introductory chapters and developing topic templates
* Review and integrate specialist technical inputs into Environmental Statements
* Act as the primary liaison between clients and project teams
* Support project delivery across multiple locations and sectors
Candidate Profile
* Minimum 5 years' experience in environmental consultancy, planning consultancy, or the public sector
* Relevant degree or postgraduate qualification in Environmental Policy, Planning, Environment & Development, or a related discipline
* Practitioner member (or above) of ISEP
* Proven experience coordinating EIAs across a range of projects
* Comfortable leading EIA coordination tasks with limited senior oversight
* Desirable: Experience with NSIP projects
Why Apply
* Flexible office base with hybrid working
* Opportunity to work on nationally significant and high-profile projects
* Collaborative team culture with strong technical expertise
* Clear pathway for career progression at senior level
Interested?