Environmental Impact Assessment; EIA) Consultant

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Help shape the projects that will define the UK's future.

As an EIA Consultant at Jacobs, you'll be at the forefront of major infrastructure, water, energy, and environmental projects that improve lives, support net zero ambitions, and create long-term benefits for communities across the UK and Ireland.

This is more than producing Environmental Impact Assessments. You'll influence decisions from the earliest project stages, helping clients navigate complex environmental difficulties, secure consents, and deliver sustainable development responsibly.

From renewable energy and hydrogen projects to nationally significant infrastructure schemes, your expertise will help bring transformative projects to life while protecting the environments and communities they serve.

• Working on high-profile, nationally significant infrastructure projects
• Working with the top clients in the industry, including National Grid, Environment Agency, National Highways, Network Rail and major water utilities
• A clear pathway to technical and management progression
• A collaborative, supportive and inclusive team where your ideas are valued

Most importantly, you'll join a business that invests in your growth, encourages you to flourish, and gives you the platform to make a meaningful impact.

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• 24 days annual leave plus the option to buy up to 10 additional days
• Enhanced pension contributions of up to 10%
• Private medical cover and Digital GP access
• Family planning and fertility support services
• Enhanced parental leave and family support programmes
• Employee Networks We have a commitment to hiring a diverse workforce and supporting colleagues of different backgrounds
• Life assurance at four times your salary
• Income protection for long-term financial security
• Access to wellbeing support, including Calm and Daily Burn
• Professional memberships funded and ongoing development opportunities
• Paid volunteering time, matched charity funding, and community engagement programmes

• Our Water & Environment business is recognised as a driver in environmental consultancy, supporting some of the most exciting and complex projects across the UK and Europe.
• Due to continued growth, we're looking for talented EIA Consultants to join our Environmental Planning team.
• You'll be involved in environmental assessment and consenting work streams, work as part of multidisciplinary project teams, help provide strategic advice to clients, and play a key role in delivering successful project outcomes.
• Our portfolio spans Renewable energy and hydrogen, Water and water resource management, Utilities and transmission infrastructure, Rail and transport, Major developments and nationally significant infrastructure projects.
• Working alongside planners, engineers, environmental specialists and technical experts, you'll work on projects from early feasibility and strategy through to consent, delivery and implementation.

• Proven experience delivering Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and environmental coordination for a range of clients
• Knowledge of environmental assessment methodologies and UK environmental legislation
• Experience working within UK planning and consenting frameworks, including Development Consent Orders (DCO), Transport and Works Act, Town & Country Planning, or similar regimes
• A good awareness and understanding of relevant stakeholders
• A degree or master's qualification in a relevant environmental, planning or scientific discipline

We're looking for EIA professionals who can confidently work on projects and help influence outcomes.

This is your chance to work on projects that shape the future, tackle some of society's biggest environmental challenges, and accelerate your career with one of the industry's most respected consultancies.

PLEASE NOTE this role is NOT suitable for fresh graduates. You need to have commercial experience of delivering Environmental Impact Assessments for clients.

Join Jacobs and help deliver the sustainable infrastructure the world needs tomorrow.

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