Associate – EIA

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Salary:

£55000 – £65000 per annum

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

Search Management & Executive Jobs

Advertiser:

Penguin Recruitment Ltd

Job ID:

132453766

Posted On:

18 November 2025

Job Title: Associate – Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
Location: London (Farringdon) – Flexible Working Available

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a highly respected consultancy in their search for an Associate (EIA) to join their Strategic Planning, Impact & Futures team. This is an exceptional opportunity to step into a pivotal, client-facing role with a market-leading Impact Management Team that supports some of the most high-profile development projects in the UK.

If you’re an experienced EIA professional looking to take the next step in your career-leading large-scale projects, managing teams, and shaping best practice across the sector-this role offers brilliant scope for progression and influence.

The Role

As an Associate (EIA), you will support Director-level colleagues and contribute to the successful delivery of profitable, high-quality environmental and planning projects. Your work will play a crucial role in assessing environmental, social and economic impacts for complex developments across the UK.

Key responsibilities include:

* Managing and supporting the Impact Management Team, including workload, resources and financial processes.
* Quality assurance across Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), Screening & Scoping Requests, ES Addendums and Statements of Conformity.
* Leading and managing multi-disciplinary project teams on large and complex schemes from inception to completion.
* Providing expert advice on EIA strategy for TCPA and DCO projects.
* Representing the consultancy and clients at key meetings, public events, and stakeholder sessions.
* Engaging with local authorities, community groups, statutory consultees and wider stakeholders.
* Contributing to business development, marketing and tender submissions.
* Drafting fee proposals and supporting the team’s IEMA Quality Mark accreditation.
* Staying up to date with emerging legislation, policy and best practice in environmental and planning fields.

About You

Essential experience & qualifications:

* Minimum 6 years’ post-qualification experience within an environmental or planning consultancy, public sector body, or closely related discipline.
* A relevant degree or master’s in:

* Environmental Policy
* Environment & Development
* Planning
* Public Health
* Social Policy
* Social Impact

Essential skills:

* Excellent knowledge of current and emerging EIA legislation and best practice.
* Strong understanding of town planning legislation, environmental policy, Habitat Regulations, the Environment Act and the Levelling Up & Regeneration Act.
* Ability to manage teams on major projects and independently handle smaller projects.
* Strong Microsoft Office capability.
* A methodical, detail-focused approach with exceptional accuracy in reporting.
* Critical thinking skills and the ability to work flexibly beyond templates.
* Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
* Excellent time management and ability to meet strict deadlines across multiple live projects.
* Experience in team operations, people management and financial processes.
* Willingness to engage in business development activities.

Desirable:

* Public speaking and presentation experience.

Other requirements:

* Right to work in the UK for at least 2 continuous years.
* Flexibility to attend occasional meetings outside standard hours.
* Full UK driving licence or ability to travel to sites as required.

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking, high-profile consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering innovative impact assessments across the UK. You’ll benefit from:

* Flexible hybrid working
* Strong professional development pathways
* Close collaboration with industry-leading Directors
* The ability to influence major UK projects

Interested?
If you’re looking for a new challenge and want to be part of a forward-thinking planning consultancy, Josh Jones at Penguin Recruitment on 01792 362 010 or email josh.jonespenguinrecruitment

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