Graduate Environmental Consultant

Graduate EIA Consultant Location: Gatwick / Crawley area Salary: Competitive + benefits + full training support Job Type: Full-time, Permanent A well-established and highly regarded environmental and planning consultancy is seeking a Graduate EIA Consultant to join its growing team based in the Gatwick area. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate with a passion for environmental planning and sustainability to begin their career within a specialist consultancy delivering Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and planning support on a wide range of development projects across the UK. The successful candidate will join a supportive multidisciplinary team, gaining hands-on experience working on projects across sectors including residential, commercial, infrastructure, energy and mixed-use developments. The Role As a Graduate EIA Consultant, you will support the delivery of Environmental Impact Assessments and environmental planning advice while working alongside experienced consultants and technical specialists. Key responsibilities will include: Supporting the preparation of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and Environmental Statements Assisting with environmental screening and scoping assessments Undertaking environmental research, policy analysis and baseline data collection Supporting the coordination of technical specialists and environmental inputs Assisting with the preparation of planning and environmental reports Supporting project teams with environmental planning strategy and project delivery Liaising with clients, consultants and local authorities About You The ideal candidate will have: A degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Planning, Geography, Environmental Management or a related discipline A strong interest in Environmental Impact Assessment and environmental planning Good understanding of UK environmental and planning processes (desirable) Strong written and analytical skills Excellent communication and organisational abilities The ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams Proficiency in Microsoft Office A full UK driving licence (desirable) What's on Offer Competitive salary commensurate with experience Structured training and mentoring from experienced consultants Exposure to high-quality environmental and planning projects Support towards professional development and chartership (e.g. IEMA / RTPI) A collaborative and supportive consultancy environment Clear career progression opportunities This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate looking to build a career in Environmental Impact Assessment and environmental planning within a respected and growing consultancy. For more information or a confidential discussion about the role, please get in touch