Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well-established planning and environmental consultancy in their search for a Graduate EIA Consultant to join their Maidstone office.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated graduate to begin their career within a respected consultancy environment, working on a wide variety of development projects across the UK. The successful candidate will gain valuable experience supporting Environmental Impact Assessments and environmental planning work across residential, mixed-use, commercial, and strategic land developments.
The Role
As a Graduate EIA Consultant, you will support the delivery of Environmental Impact Assessments and environmental planning services across a diverse portfolio of projects. You will work closely with experienced planners and environmental professionals, gaining hands-on experience across the full project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Assisting with the preparation and coordination of Environmental Impact Assessments
Supporting the production of Environmental Statements and environmental reports
Undertaking environmental and planning policy research
Assisting with site appraisals and environmental constraint analysis
Supporting planning application documentation and environmental submissions
Coordinating with specialist consultants including ecology, heritage, and landscape teams
Maintaining organised project files and assisting with report preparation
Candidate Requirements
Degree in Environmental Planning, Environmental Science, Geography, Town Planning, or a related discipline
Strong interest in Environmental Impact Assessment and environmental planning
Excellent analytical and research skills
Strong written communication and report writing ability
Highly organised with strong attention to detail
Ability to work effectively within a collaborative consultancy environment
What’s on Offer
Competitive graduate salary and benefits package
Hybrid working arrangements
Exposure to a wide range of planning and environmental projects
Supportive team environment with structured mentoring
Excellent career development and progression opportunities
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Graduate EIA Consultant looking to start their career within a growing consultancy, gaining valuable experience working on impactful environmental and planning projects from their Maidstone office.
If you are interested in this role, contact Joel Bland on 01792 365006 or email at joel.bland@penguinrecruitment.co.uk.
