Associate Director - Environmental Impact Assessment

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited; Maidstone; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in the UK is seeking an Associate Director - EIA to oversee Environmental Impact Assessments and manage project teams. The ideal candidate will bring significant EIA experience, a relevant degree, and the initiative to lead without direct supervision. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate on nationally significant projects with a focus on professional development and flexible working arrangements. Interested candidates should reach out for further discussion.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Exposure to nationally significant projects

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Significant experience in an environmental or planning consultancy.
• Practitioner membership of ISEP.
• Experience working on NSIP projects is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Preparing EIA Screening and Scoping Requests.
• Managing and compiling Environmental Statements.
• Coordinating inputs from topic specialists into cohesive Environmental Statements.
• Acting as a key contact between clients and the project team.

Skills

Environmental impact assessment (EIA)

Project coordination

Communication skills

Team leadership

Client management

Education

Relevant degree or master's qualification

Job description

Overview

Associate Director - EIA
Kent/London
Salary up to £70k DOE
Are you an experienced EIA professional ready to take the next step in your career? If you're looking for a role where you can genuinely lead, influence projects, and work closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams, this could be the opportunity for you. As an Associate EIA Consultant, you'll play a key role in shaping and delivering Environmental Impact Assessments across a diverse portfolio of UK projects. You'll be trusted to take ownership, guide teams, and act as a central point of contact, while still being supported by a collaborative and knowledgeable senior team.

Responsibilities

• Preparing EIA Screening and Scoping Requests
• Managing and compiling Environmental Statements, including drafting introductory chapters and setting up topic chapter templates
• Coordinating, reviewing, and integrating inputs from topic specialists into cohesive Environmental Statements
• Acting as a key point of contact between clients and the wider project team, ensuring clear communication and high-quality outputs

What we're looking for in you / Qualifications

• Significant experience in an environmental or planning consultancy or public sector environment
• A relevant degree or master's qualification (e.g. Environment and Development, Environmental Policy, Planning, or similar)
• Practitioner membership of ISEP
• Proven experience coordinating EIAs across a range of project types
• The ability to lead aspects of EIA coordination without direct Director supervision
• Experience working on NSIP projects (desirable)

Why join?

You'll benefit from flexible working arrangements, exposure to nationally significant projects, and the chance to collaborate across multiple offices and disciplines. This is a genuine opportunity to step into a role where your expertise will be recognised and your development supported.

Ready to take the next step?

If this sounds like the right move for you, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch to have a confidential conversation about the role and what you're looking for in your next position.

Georgia Cookson, [e-mail] 02393 876 099

Job Reference Number: 64215