Associate​/Associate Director - EIA

Associate / Associate Director - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

Location:

Kent / Gatwick / London (Hybrid & Flexible)

A leading multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking an Associate or Associate Director to strengthen its growing Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative and fast-paced environment, working on a diverse portfolio of projects across multiple sectors throughout the UK.

The successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating and delivering EIA projects, managing inputs from technical specialists, and acting as a key point of contact for clients. This position offers significant scope to influence project delivery and contribute to the continued development of the EIA capability within the business.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and manage EIA Screening and Scoping Requests
Compile and coordinate Environmental Statements, including drafting introductory chapters and developing topic templates
Review and integrate specialist technical inputs into Environmental Statements
Act as the primary liaison between clients and project teams
Support project delivery across multiple locations and sectors

Candidate Profile

Minimum 5 years' experience in environmental consultancy, planning consultancy, or the public sector
Relevant degree or postgraduate qualification in Environmental Policy, Planning, Environment & Development, or a related discipline
Practitioner member (or above) of ISEP
Proven experience coordinating EIAs across a range of projects
Comfortable leading EIA coordination tasks with limited senior oversight
Desirable:

Experience with NSIP projects

Why Apply

Flexible office base with hybrid working
Opportunity to work on nationally significant and high-profile projects
Collaborative team culture with strong technical expertise
Clear pathway for career progression at senior level

Interested?

The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)