Job Title: Associate – Environmental Planning (EIA)
Location: London
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading independent consultancy in their search for an Associate – Environmental Planning to join their growing team.
This is an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of high-profile projects across sectors including large-scale regeneration, infrastructure, residential, logistics, and commercial development.
The Role
As an Associate, you will play a key role in leading the delivery of environmental planning services and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) projects. This position combines technical leadership, project management, and client-facing responsibilities within a collaborative and dynamic environment.
You will take ownership of projects from inception to completion, ensuring high-quality outputs, strong financial performance, and effective stakeholder engagement.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of environmental planning and EIA projects with minimal senior oversight
- Manage multiple projects, coordinating multidisciplinary teams
- Oversee project finances, including budgets, WIP, invoicing, and fee management
- Prepare fee proposals, tenders, and project programmes
- Produce high-quality reports and develop strategic EIA approaches
- Lead client, stakeholder, and project meetings
- Coordinate and review EIA deliverables including screening, scoping, and assessments
- Act as a trusted advisor to clients, stakeholders, and planning authorities
- Support business development through networking, marketing, and client relationship building
- Mentor junior team members and contribute to team development initiatives
Requirements
- Relevant degree (or higher) in Environmental Planning or a related field
- Ideally holds or is working towards IEMA Registered EIA Practitioner and Chartered Environmentalist status
- Strong knowledge of EIA regulations, planning processes, and relevant legislation
- Proven experience managing project finances and making commercially sound decisions
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong analytical ability and attention to detail
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant project tools
What’s on Offer
A competitive salary and benefits package is available, alongside strong opportunities for career progression and professional development. The organisation offers a supportive and inclusive working environment, flexible working arrangements, and access to a wide range of wellbeing initiatives and benefits.
If you are looking to take the next step in your environmental planning career within a forward-thinking consultancy, this could be an excellent opportunity.
Interested?
The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on 01792 362 010 or josh.jones@penguinrecruitment.co.uk
