Graduate EIA ConsultantLocation: Gatwick / Crawley areaSalary: Competitive + benefits + full training supportJob 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:
Supporting the preparation of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and Environmental Statements
Assisting with environmental screening and scoping assessments
Undertaking environmental research, policy analysis and baseline data collection
Supporting the coordination of technical specialists and environmental inputs
Assisting with the preparation of planning and environmental reports
Supporting project teams with environmental planning strategy and project delivery
Liaising with clients, consultants and local authorities
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
A degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Planning, Geography, Environmental Management or a related discipline
A strong interest in Environmental Impact Assessment and environmental planning
Good understanding of UK environmental and planning processes (desirable)
Strong written and analytical skills
Excellent communication and organisational abilities
The ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
A full UK driving licence (desirable)
What's on Offer
Competitive salary commensurate with experience
Structured training and mentoring from experienced consultants
Exposure to high-quality environmental and planning projects
Support towards professional development and chartership (e.g. IEMA / RTPI)
A collaborative and supportive consultancy environment
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.
