Job Description
EIA Consultant
Manchester
£33,000 to £40,000 per Annum
Permanent Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced EIA Consultant to join a well-established environmental consultancy delivering high-quality assessment and advisory services from its base in Manchester.
This role offers the chance to work on diverse and meaningful projects across the UK, supporting sustainable development and informed decision-making.
Key responsibilities- Coordinating EIA and ES inputs across multiple technical disciplines
- Authoring and reviewing EIA chapters and screening/scoping reports
- Managing programmes, budgets, and client communications
- Supporting planning applications and stakeholder engagement
- Ensuring quality, consistency, and compliance with relevant legislation
The EIA Consultant position is well suited to someone with a solid understanding of the UK planning system who enjoys project ownership and collaborative working. The role is primarily office-based in Manchester, with flexibility for site visits and hybrid working as projects require.
As an EIA Consultant, you will play a key role in coordinating and contributing to Environmental Impact Assessments for infrastructure, energy, water, and development projects. You will work closely with technical specialists, planners, and clients to manage inputs, meet deadlines, and maintain strong environmental outcomes.
Company Benefits:- Company vehicle access
- Pension scheme
- Internal and external training schemes
- Clear progression path
- Flexible working
- Generous holiday allowance
- Chartership support
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Background within geology/environmental sciences/earth sciences/civil engineering
- Experience in EIA/environmental permitting
- Live within a commutable distance of Manchester
- Full Right to Work in the UK permanently
Interested in this or other roles in Geotechnical or Geo-Environmental, please do not hesitate to contact William Lisle at or call . We have many more vacancies available on our website.
This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.
