Associate/Associate Director - EIA

Job Title: EIA Associate Director Location: London or Kent Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading multidisciplinary environmental and planning consultancy in the search for an experienced EIA Associate Director to join its growing team. Due to continued success and an expanding project portfolio, our client is seeking an ambitious and proactive EIA professional to strengthen their Environmental Impact Assessment team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative consultancy delivering a diverse range of projects across multiple sectors throughout the UK. The position offers flexibility and can be based from offices in London, Kent or Gatwick, with regular collaboration across all locations and involvement in projects nationwide. The Role As an EIA Associate Director, you will play a key role in the management and delivery of Environmental Impact Assessments, working closely with clients, technical specialists and project teams. You will contribute across all stages of the EIA process while supporting the continued growth and development of the team. Key Responsibilities • Preparing EIA Screening and Scoping Requests. • Managing and compiling Environmental Statements, including drafting introductory chapters and topic chapter templates. • Coordinating and reviewing specialist technical inputs and integrating these into Environmental Statements. • Acting as the primary point of contact between clients and wider project teams. • Leading aspects of EIA coordination and project delivery with a high degree of autonomy. • Supporting the development and growth of the EIA capability within the business. Candidate Requirements The successful candidate will possess: • A minimum of five years' experience within an environmental consultancy, planning consultancy, or public sector environment. • A relevant degree and/or Master's qualification in Environmental Policy, Environment and Development, Planning, or a related discipline. • Practitioner Membership (or above) of ISEP. • Demonstrable experience coordinating EIAs across a broad range of projects and sectors. • The confidence and technical capability to lead EIA coordination activities with limited Director oversight. • Strong communication and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment. Desirable Experience • Previous involvement in Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs). Why Apply? This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly respected consultancy offering a supportive and collaborative environment, exposure to a varied project portfolio, and excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development. Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on or