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: 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.
Key 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
As a valued member of the consultancy, you can expect:
* 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
* Discounted gym membership
Interested?