Job Title: EIA Associate Director Location: London or Kent Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading multidisciplinary environmental and planning consultancy in the search for an experienced EIA Associate Director to join its growing team. Due to continued success and an expanding project portfolio, our client is seeking an ambitious and proactive EIA professional to strengthen their Environmental Impact Assessment team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative consultancy delivering a diverse range of projects across multiple sectors throughout the UK. The position offers flexibility and can be based from offices in London, Kent or Gatwick, with regular collaboration across all locations and involvement in projects nationwide. The Role As an EIA Associate Director, you will play a key role in the management and delivery of Environmental Impact Assessments, working closely with clients, technical specialists and project teams. You will contribute across all stages of the EIA process while supporting the continued growth and development of the team. Key Responsibilities Preparing EIA Screening and Scoping Requests. Managing and compiling Environmental Statements, including drafting introductory chapters and topic chapter templates. Coordinating and reviewing specialist technical inputs and integrating these into Environmental Statements. Acting as the primary point of contact between clients and wider project teams. Leading aspects of EIA coordination and project delivery with a high degree of autonomy. Supporting the development and growth of the EIA capability within the business. Candidate Requirements The successful candidate will possess: A minimum of five years' experience within an environmental consultancy, planning consultancy, or public sector environment. A relevant degree and/or Master's qualification in Environmental Policy, Environment and Development, Planning, or a related discipline. Practitioner Membership (or above) of ISEP. Demonstrable experience coordinating EIAs across a broad range of projects and sectors. The confidence and technical capability to lead EIA coordination activities with limited Director oversight. Strong communication and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment. Desirable Experience Previous involvement in Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs). Why Apply? This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly respected consultancy offering a supportive and collaborative environment, exposure to a varied project portfolio, and excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development. Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)
Jun 16, 2026
Full time
Job Title: EIA Associate Director Location: London or Kent Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading multidisciplinary environmental and planning consultancy in the search for an experienced EIA Associate Director to join its growing team. Due to continued success and an expanding project portfolio, our client is seeking an ambitious and proactive EIA professional to strengthen their Environmental Impact Assessment team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative consultancy delivering a diverse range of projects across multiple sectors throughout the UK. The position offers flexibility and can be based from offices in London, Kent or Gatwick, with regular collaboration across all locations and involvement in projects nationwide. The Role As an EIA Associate Director, you will play a key role in the management and delivery of Environmental Impact Assessments, working closely with clients, technical specialists and project teams. You will contribute across all stages of the EIA process while supporting the continued growth and development of the team. Key Responsibilities Preparing EIA Screening and Scoping Requests. Managing and compiling Environmental Statements, including drafting introductory chapters and topic chapter templates. Coordinating and reviewing specialist technical inputs and integrating these into Environmental Statements. Acting as the primary point of contact between clients and wider project teams. Leading aspects of EIA coordination and project delivery with a high degree of autonomy. Supporting the development and growth of the EIA capability within the business. Candidate Requirements The successful candidate will possess: A minimum of five years' experience within an environmental consultancy, planning consultancy, or public sector environment. A relevant degree and/or Master's qualification in Environmental Policy, Environment and Development, Planning, or a related discipline. Practitioner Membership (or above) of ISEP. Demonstrable experience coordinating EIAs across a broad range of projects and sectors. The confidence and technical capability to lead EIA coordination activities with limited Director oversight. Strong communication and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment. Desirable Experience Previous involvement in Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs). Why Apply? This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly respected consultancy offering a supportive and collaborative environment, exposure to a varied project portfolio, and excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development. Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)
Associate Director - EIA Kent/London Salary up to £70k DOE Are you an experienced EIA professional ready to take the next step in your career? If you're looking for a role where you can genuinely lead, influence projects, and work closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams, this could be the opportunity for you. As an Associate EIA Consultant, you'll play a key role in shaping and delivering Environmental Impact Assessments across a diverse portfolio of UK projects. You'll be trusted to take ownership, guide teams, and act as a central point of contact, while still being supported by a collaborative and knowledgeable senior team. What you'll be doing day to day In this role, you'll be heavily involved in both the technical and coordination aspects of EIA delivery, including: Preparing EIA Screening and Scoping Requests Managing and compiling Environmental Statements, including drafting introductory chapters and setting up topic chapter templates Coordinating, reviewing, and integrating inputs from topic specialists into cohesive Environmental Statements Acting as a key point of contact between clients and the wider project team, ensuring clear communication and high-quality outputs What we're looking for in you You'll bring strong EIA coordination experience and the confidence to lead elements of projects independently. Ideally, you'll have: Significant experience in an environmental or planning consultancy or public sector environment A relevant degree or master's qualification (e.g. Environment and Development, Environmental Policy, Planning, or similar) Practitioner membership of ISEP Proven experience coordinating EIAs across a range of project types The ability to lead aspects of EIA coordination without direct Director supervision Experience working on NSIP projects (desirable) Why join? You'll benefit from flexible working arrangements, exposure to nationally significant projects, and the chance to collaborate across multiple offices and disciplines. This is a genuine opportunity to step into a role where your expertise will be recognised and your development supported. Ready to take the next step? If this sounds like the right move for you, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch to have a confidential conversation about the role and what you're looking for in your next position. Georgia Cookson, (url removed) (phone number removed) Job Reference Number: 67012
Jun 11, 2026
Full time
Associate Director - EIA Kent/London Salary up to £70k DOE Are you an experienced EIA professional ready to take the next step in your career? If you're looking for a role where you can genuinely lead, influence projects, and work closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams, this could be the opportunity for you. As an Associate EIA Consultant, you'll play a key role in shaping and delivering Environmental Impact Assessments across a diverse portfolio of UK projects. You'll be trusted to take ownership, guide teams, and act as a central point of contact, while still being supported by a collaborative and knowledgeable senior team. What you'll be doing day to day In this role, you'll be heavily involved in both the technical and coordination aspects of EIA delivery, including: Preparing EIA Screening and Scoping Requests Managing and compiling Environmental Statements, including drafting introductory chapters and setting up topic chapter templates Coordinating, reviewing, and integrating inputs from topic specialists into cohesive Environmental Statements Acting as a key point of contact between clients and the wider project team, ensuring clear communication and high-quality outputs What we're looking for in you You'll bring strong EIA coordination experience and the confidence to lead elements of projects independently. Ideally, you'll have: Significant experience in an environmental or planning consultancy or public sector environment A relevant degree or master's qualification (e.g. Environment and Development, Environmental Policy, Planning, or similar) Practitioner membership of ISEP Proven experience coordinating EIAs across a range of project types The ability to lead aspects of EIA coordination without direct Director supervision Experience working on NSIP projects (desirable) Why join? You'll benefit from flexible working arrangements, exposure to nationally significant projects, and the chance to collaborate across multiple offices and disciplines. This is a genuine opportunity to step into a role where your expertise will be recognised and your development supported. Ready to take the next step? If this sounds like the right move for you, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch to have a confidential conversation about the role and what you're looking for in your next position. Georgia Cookson, (url removed) (phone number removed) Job Reference Number: 67012
Associate Environmental Director Location: Southampton, Hampshire Sector: Environmental Consultancy Planning & Development Type: Full-time Permanent Salary: £50,000 - £75,000 (DOE + Benefits) A leading UK multidisciplinary consultancy is looking to appoint an experienced Associate Environmental Consultant / Director to join their expanding Environmental Planning team in Southampton. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a senior role within a business known for delivering high-quality, sustainable solutions across infrastructure, development, energy, and regeneration projects nationwide. The Role: As an Associate Consultant, you'll take a strategic lead on environmental planning and EIA projects, managing client relationships and project delivery from inception through to submission and approval. You'll work closely with internal planning, transport, ecology, and engineering teams to provide robust, integrated environmental advice. Key Responsibilities: Lead and coordinate Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) for major development and infrastructure projects Provide expert environmental planning advice to both private and public sector clients Support the preparation of Environmental Statements and technical assessments Manage multidisciplinary project teams and mentor junior staff Oversee client engagement, project finances, and quality assurance About You: Degree in Environmental Science, Planning, Geography or related discipline (Master's preferred) Chartered status (e.g. IEMA, RTPI, CEnv) or working towards Proven experience managing complex environmental projects, ideally in a consultancy setting Strong understanding of UK EIA legislation, planning policy, and regulatory frameworks Excellent communication, leadership, and client-facing skills What's on Offer: Highly competitive salary with annual bonus Hybrid working and flexible hours Generous holiday allowance and enhanced pension Tailored career development pathways and CPD support Opportunity to work on nationally significant projects with a highly respected consultancy This role would suit a Senior Consultant ready for the next step, or an established Associate looking for a new challenge within a collaborative and forward-thinking consultancy. To avoid missing out please apply today with a copy of your CV then call Tullula Farrell on (phone number removed). If you are a Town Planner who is interested in job opportunities, but this role is not of interest, please still apply then we can consider you for other positions. Job Reference Number: 60980
Oct 01, 2025
Full time
Associate Environmental Director Location: Southampton, Hampshire Sector: Environmental Consultancy Planning & Development Type: Full-time Permanent Salary: £50,000 - £75,000 (DOE + Benefits) A leading UK multidisciplinary consultancy is looking to appoint an experienced Associate Environmental Consultant / Director to join their expanding Environmental Planning team in Southampton. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a senior role within a business known for delivering high-quality, sustainable solutions across infrastructure, development, energy, and regeneration projects nationwide. The Role: As an Associate Consultant, you'll take a strategic lead on environmental planning and EIA projects, managing client relationships and project delivery from inception through to submission and approval. You'll work closely with internal planning, transport, ecology, and engineering teams to provide robust, integrated environmental advice. Key Responsibilities: Lead and coordinate Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) for major development and infrastructure projects Provide expert environmental planning advice to both private and public sector clients Support the preparation of Environmental Statements and technical assessments Manage multidisciplinary project teams and mentor junior staff Oversee client engagement, project finances, and quality assurance About You: Degree in Environmental Science, Planning, Geography or related discipline (Master's preferred) Chartered status (e.g. IEMA, RTPI, CEnv) or working towards Proven experience managing complex environmental projects, ideally in a consultancy setting Strong understanding of UK EIA legislation, planning policy, and regulatory frameworks Excellent communication, leadership, and client-facing skills What's on Offer: Highly competitive salary with annual bonus Hybrid working and flexible hours Generous holiday allowance and enhanced pension Tailored career development pathways and CPD support Opportunity to work on nationally significant projects with a highly respected consultancy This role would suit a Senior Consultant ready for the next step, or an established Associate looking for a new challenge within a collaborative and forward-thinking consultancy. To avoid missing out please apply today with a copy of your CV then call Tullula Farrell on (phone number removed). If you are a Town Planner who is interested in job opportunities, but this role is not of interest, please still apply then we can consider you for other positions. Job Reference Number: 60980
Principal Air Quality Consultant - Bristol Location: Bristol Salary: Competitive + Benefits Penguin Recruitment is partnering with a leading environmental consultancy to appoint a Principal Air Quality Consultant to its high-performing team in Bristol . This is a senior opportunity to lead complex projects across infrastructure, transport, urban development and industry, shaping healthier, more sustainable environments while mentoring a growing team. The Role Based in Bristol , you'll own the technical and commercial delivery of major air quality commissions - scoping, directing and reviewing impact assessments and dispersion modelling (ADMS / AERMOD), setting methodologies, and ensuring outputs meet regulatory and client standards. You'll act as a trusted advisor to developers, planners and local authorities, and will help drive frameworks, bids and strategic client relationships. Key Responsibilities Lead and sign off air quality assessments, ES/EIA chapters and planning/permit submissions. Set modelling strategies, assure quality, and troubleshoot complex technical issues. Grow client accounts: bid writing, fee proposals, frameworks and thought leadership. Line-manage, mentor and develop consultants; coordinate resourcing and training. Oversee monitoring campaigns, data QA/QC and evidence for inquiries/examinations. Track and interpret UK air quality policy, LAQM TG(22), IAQM/EPUK guidance and emerging best practice. About You 7-10+ years' experience in air quality consultancy or regulatory practice. Advanced proficiency with ADMS/AERMOD/Breeze and robust understanding of uncertainty and verification. Strong report writing and review skills; confident presenting to clients and stakeholders. Degree in Environmental/Atmospheric Science, Chemistry, Engineering or related discipline. Chartered or working toward (CEnv/MIEnvSc/IAQM) strongly preferred. Commercial acumen: pricing, programmes, risk management and client development. The Offer Competitive salary and annual bonus, plus private healthcare and pension. Flexible/hybrid working with excellent support from national subject-matter experts. Funded CPD, professional memberships and clear progression to Associate/Technical Director. A modern, centrally located Bristol office. Ready to step up and lead as a Principal Air Quality Consultant in Bristol ? Contact Abi King at Penguin Recruitment to apply.
Sep 22, 2025
Full time
Principal Air Quality Consultant - Bristol Location: Bristol Salary: Competitive + Benefits Penguin Recruitment is partnering with a leading environmental consultancy to appoint a Principal Air Quality Consultant to its high-performing team in Bristol . This is a senior opportunity to lead complex projects across infrastructure, transport, urban development and industry, shaping healthier, more sustainable environments while mentoring a growing team. The Role Based in Bristol , you'll own the technical and commercial delivery of major air quality commissions - scoping, directing and reviewing impact assessments and dispersion modelling (ADMS / AERMOD), setting methodologies, and ensuring outputs meet regulatory and client standards. You'll act as a trusted advisor to developers, planners and local authorities, and will help drive frameworks, bids and strategic client relationships. Key Responsibilities Lead and sign off air quality assessments, ES/EIA chapters and planning/permit submissions. Set modelling strategies, assure quality, and troubleshoot complex technical issues. Grow client accounts: bid writing, fee proposals, frameworks and thought leadership. Line-manage, mentor and develop consultants; coordinate resourcing and training. Oversee monitoring campaigns, data QA/QC and evidence for inquiries/examinations. Track and interpret UK air quality policy, LAQM TG(22), IAQM/EPUK guidance and emerging best practice. About You 7-10+ years' experience in air quality consultancy or regulatory practice. Advanced proficiency with ADMS/AERMOD/Breeze and robust understanding of uncertainty and verification. Strong report writing and review skills; confident presenting to clients and stakeholders. Degree in Environmental/Atmospheric Science, Chemistry, Engineering or related discipline. Chartered or working toward (CEnv/MIEnvSc/IAQM) strongly preferred. Commercial acumen: pricing, programmes, risk management and client development. The Offer Competitive salary and annual bonus, plus private healthcare and pension. Flexible/hybrid working with excellent support from national subject-matter experts. Funded CPD, professional memberships and clear progression to Associate/Technical Director. A modern, centrally located Bristol office. Ready to step up and lead as a Principal Air Quality Consultant in Bristol ? Contact Abi King at Penguin Recruitment to apply.
