At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting environmental planning projects and make a real impact on sustainability.
- Company: Join a leading independent consultancy with a collaborative and inclusive culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, and strong career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Supportive environment with mentoring and wellbeing initiatives.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of environmental planning and work on high-profile projects.
- Qualifications: Degree in Environmental Planning or related field; EIA knowledge preferred.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
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?
Associate - Environmental Planning (EIA) in London employer: Penguin Recruitment
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