Associate - EIA

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, please contact Josh Jones at Penguin Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)