Associate EIA Consultant

An exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to take a senior position within an impact and planning team, managing Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and related environmental planning projects. You’ll be responsible for delivering high-quality advice, managing multi-disciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and best practice. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage environmental planning projects, from feasibility through to completion Oversee the preparation and review of EIAs, Screening and Scoping Requests, and related technical reports Provide strategic advice on environmental planning matters, including TCPA and DCO schemes Manage workloads, budgets, and resourcing for a small team Liaise with clients, statutory consultees, local authorities, and community stakeholders Contribute to business development, including tenders, proposals, and marketing activities Maintain awareness of emerging environmental and planning legislation and best practice Support team growth, mentoring, and professional development Key Requirements 6 years’ post-qualification experience in consultancy or public sector Degree or master’s in environmental planning, policy, development, or a related subject Strong working knowledge of EIA regulations and UK planning/environmental legislation Confident project manager with experience leading complex, multi-disciplinary projects Excellent communication, report writing, and stakeholder engagement skills Commercially aware, with an interest in business development Ideally full membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. IEMA, RTPI, CIEEM) Benefits Competitive salary with performance-based reviews Flexible/hybrid working arrangements Generous annual leave entitlement Pension scheme Professional development support (including CPD and paid memberships) Health, wellbeing, and employee assistance programme Regular company events and networking opportunities When applying to any role through Cobalt, your CV will never be shared with a client without your prior consent. Apply in confidence below or get in touch with me for a confidential discussion about the position via sgreeff@cobaltrecruitment.com or 07458161399.

Location: City of London, London, GB

Posted Date: 9/8/2025