Location
London
Industry sector
Environment
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
05/12/2025
Closing date
26/12/2025
Job Title: EIA Consultant
Location: London (Flexible/Hybrid)
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a market-leading, multi-disciplinary consultancy renowned for its environment-led approach to planning and design. This organisation works on projects of all scales across urban, semi-rural and rural contexts, delivering schemes in residential, heritage, renewable energy, infrastructure, and mixed-use sectors.
With a national presence and a reputation for innovation, collaboration, and professional development, this consultancy provides a diverse, entrepreneurial environment where EIA Consultants can thrive and progress.
The Opportunity
As an EIA Consultant, you will be a key point of contact for clients, delivering planning advice on applications and projects supported by a multidisciplinary team. You will be skilled in Environmental Project Management and experienced in coordinating across multiple technical disciplines.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work on nationally significant developments, including major renewable energy projects, and to contribute to the growth and success of a forward-thinking consultancy.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as the primary client contact for environmental planning projects.
* Deliver EIA advice and manage projects from inception to submission.
* Conduct research and planning appraisals to assess the development potential of sites.
* Prepare high-quality EIA reports and planning documentation with clear recommendations.
* Support fee proposal preparation to generate new business opportunities.
* Communicate effectively with project stakeholders and negotiate positive outcomes.
* Work with the Finance Partner to develop and refine commercial arrangements and client relationships.
About You
* Environmental or related degree (essential).
* Chartered status or working towards chartership (CIWEM, CIEEM, IEMA).
* Experience undertaking EIA as part of the Development Consent Order process.
* Competent in preparing and submitting EIA reports.
* Strong technical knowledge of environmental legislation and planning processes.
* Experience in one or more environmental technical areas, ideally with a planning-led background.
* Ability to deliver high-quality outputs on broad and complex projects.
Benefits
As a valued member of the consultancy, you can expect:
* Non-contractual growth bonus scheme
* Enhanced annual leave + loyalty leave (up to 5 extra days)
* Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
* Centrally located London office
* Private medical insurance (Vitality Health Care)
* Enhanced company pension
* Death-in-service cover
* BUPA Cash Plan
* Protected CPD time and access to E-learning platforms
* Professional body membership contributions
* Career progression framework with two defined promotion windows per year
* Discounted gym membership
Interested?
CVs and informal enquiries are welcome.