Location
Maidstone
Industry sector
Building, Construction
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
07/03/2026
Closing date
28/03/2026
Graduate EIA Consultant
Location: Gatwick / Crawley area
Salary: Competitive + benefits + full training support
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
A well-established and highly regarded environmental and planning consultancy is seeking a Graduate EIA Consultant to join its growing team based in the Gatwick area.
This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate with a passion for environmental planning and sustainability to begin their career within a specialist consultancy delivering Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and planning support on a wide range of development projects across the UK.
The successful candidate will join a supportive multidisciplinary team, gaining hands-on experience working on projects across sectors including residential, commercial, infrastructure, energy and mixed-use developments.
The Role
As a Graduate EIA Consultant, you will support the delivery of Environmental Impact Assessments and environmental planning advice while working alongside experienced consultants and technical specialists.
Key responsibilities will include:
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Supporting the preparation of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and Environmental Statements
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Assisting with environmental screening and scoping assessments
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Undertaking environmental research, policy analysis and baseline data collection
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Supporting the coordination of technical specialists and environmental inputs
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Assisting with the preparation of planning and environmental reports
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Supporting project teams with environmental planning strategy and project delivery
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Liaising with clients, consultants and local authorities
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
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A degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Planning, Geography, Environmental Management or a related discipline
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A strong interest in Environmental Impact Assessment and environmental planning
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Good understanding of UK environmental and planning processes (desirable)
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Strong written and analytical skills
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Excellent communication and organisational abilities
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The ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office
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A full UK driving licence (desirable)
What's on Offer
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Competitive salary commensurate with experience
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Structured training and mentoring from experienced consultants
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Exposure to high-quality environmental and planning projects
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Support towards professional development and chartership (e.g. IEMA / RTPI)
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A collaborative and supportive consultancy environment
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Clear career progression opportunities
This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate looking to build a career in Environmental Impact Assessment and environmental planning within a respected and growing consultancy.
For more information or a confidential discussion about the role, please get in touch.