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Associate - EIA

Job Posted: 2 days ago

Salary: £ 55,000 - 65,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: London

Expire in: 25 days

Job Description

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 ImpactEssential 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 projectsInterested?
 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)

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