EIA Consultant

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full time

Disability Confident: No

Closing Date: 28/06/2026

About this job

Your new company, a well-established and growing environmental and planning consultancy, is looking to appoint an EIA Consultant to join their North Wales team.

The organisation has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality environmental services across a diverse range of sectors, including infrastructure, residential, and mixed use developments.

With a collaborative culture and a strong pipeline of work, this is an excellent opportunity to join a forward thinking consultancy committed to professional development and sustainable project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and contribute to EIA projects and Environmental Statements.
• Support or lead EIA screening and scoping processes.
• Liaise with technical specialists and manage inputs across disciplines.
• Prepare technical reports and non technical summaries.
• Engage with clients, local authorities, and key stakeholders.
• Support project delivery to agreed timelines and budgets.
• Contribute to tenders and business development activities (Senior level).

Qualifications

Consultant level:

• Relevant degree in environmental science, planning, geography or similar.
• Experience supporting EIA projects within a consultancy environment.
• Strong written and analytical skills.
• Understanding of the UK planning system and EIA regulations.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Senior level:

• Demonstrable experience leading or coordinating EIA projects.
• Strong client facing and project management skills.
• In depth knowledge of UK EIA and planning processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management ability.
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior staff.
• Working towards or holding a relevant professional qualification (e.g. IEMA, RTPI).

Benefits

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Clear career progression opportunities.
• Support towards professional development and chartership.
• Opportunity to work on a wide range of high profile projects.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.