Graduate EIA Consultant

Graduate EIA Consultant
Location: Maidstone, Kent

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well-established planning and environmental consultancy in their search for a Graduate EIA Consultant to join their Maidstone office.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated graduate to begin their career within a respected consultancy environment, working on a wide variety of development projects across the UK. The successful candidate will gain valuable experience supporting Environmental Impact Assessments and environmental planning work across residential, mixed use, commercial, and strategic land developments.

The Role

As a Graduate EIA Consultant, you will support the delivery of Environmental Impact Assessments and environmental planning services across a diverse portfolio of projects. You will work closely with experienced planners and environmental professionals, gaining hands on experience across the full project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation and coordination of Environmental Impact Assessments
• Supporting the production of Environmental Statements and environmental reports
• Undertaking environmental and planning policy research
• Assisting with site appraisals and environmental constraint analysis
• Supporting planning application documentation and environmental submissions
• Coordinating with specialist consultants including ecology, heritage, and landscape teams
• Maintaining organised project files and assisting with report preparation

Candidate Requirements

• Degree in Environmental Planning, Environmental Science, Geography, Town Planning, or a related discipline
• Strong interest in Environmental Impact Assessment and environmental planning
• Excellent analytical and research skills
• Strong written communication and report writing ability
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively within a collaborative consultancy environment

What's on Offer

• Competitive graduate salary and benefits package
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Exposure to a wide range of planning and environmental projects
• Supportive team environment with structured mentoringExcellent career development and progression opportunities

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Graduate EIA Consultant looking to start their career within a growing consultancy, gaining valuable experience working on impactful environmental and planning projects from their Maidstone office.

If you are interested in this role, contact Joel Bland on or email at .