EIA Jobs UK | Environmental Impact Assessment Roles

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We have opportunities across the UK.

If you’re searching for EIA jobs in the UK, Allen & York connects talented Environmental Impact Assessment professionals with leading organisations delivering major development and infrastructure projects.

If you're an experienced EIA Consultant, you play a critical role in assessing the environmental impact of developments, ensuring projects meet regulatory requirements and support sustainable outcomes. Your work influences planning decisions, mitigates environmental risk and helps organisations balance development with environmental responsibility. We’re here to connect you with opportunities where your expertise can make a real impact and support your long-term career growth.

Whether you're looking for your next step as an experienced EIA Consultant or aiming for a Principal or Associate Director level role, our specialist EIA recruiters work with environmental consultancies, developers, engineering firms and public sector bodies across the UK. If you're exploring new opportunities or targeting specific organisations, we can help you achieve your career goals.

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Browse our latest EIA roles

Explore the latest EIA jobs across the UK, from Consultant and Senior Consultant roles through to leadership positions such as Principal EIA Consultant or Associate Director. Our opportunities span environmental consultancies, infrastructure and energy projects, planning and development organisations, and public sector bodies.

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Types of EIA Jobs and Salary Expectations

Careers in Environmental Impact Assessment offer a range of opportunities, from early career roles supporting environmental assessments through to senior leadership positions overseeing large and complex projects. At Allen & York, we recruit for EIA roles across environmental consultancies, infrastructure projects, energy developments and public sector organisations.

Assistant EIA Consultant

Supports environmental impact assessment projects through research, data analysis, report preparation, and coordination to help ensure developments meet environmental regulations.

Typical salary: £25,000 – £28,000 | 0–2 years’ experience

EIA Consultant

Responsible for supporting the coordination of environmental assessments, collating technical data, assisting with screening and scoping reports, and contributing to the production of Environmental Statements.

Typical salary: £28,000 – £40,000 | 2–5 years’ experience

Senior EIA Consultant

Leads the delivery of EIA projects, manages multidisciplinary technical teams, coordinates complex planning applications and maintains strong client and stakeholder relationships.

Typical salary: £40,000 – £55,000 | 5–8 years’ experience

Principal EIA Consultant / EIA Project Manager

Oversees high-profile project delivery, provides strategic environmental advice at the planning stage, manages commercial budgets and ensures compliance with relevant legislation and consent regimes.

Typical salary: £55,000 – £75,000 | 8–12 years’ experience

Associate Director of EIA / Technical Director

Provides leadership across EIA and environmental planning teams, drives business development, shapes technical strategy and manages high-level client accounts and business growth.

Typical salary: £75,000 – £95,000+ | 12+ years’ experience

If you're interested in making a move from your current role to explore new projects and potential further opprtunities for learning and development, please view our current vacancies here:

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Why Work with Allen & York

Supporting your next career move. Finding the right ecology role can be challenging. We simplify the process, connecting you with opportunities that align with your experience, interests and long-term career goals.

It’s all about connections. We’ve built a strong network across the environmental sector, giving you access to ecology opportunities with consultancies, developers, conservation organisations and public sector bodies across the UK.

True sector specialists. We understand the ecology and environmental sector and the skills organisations are looking for. Our team works closely with you to match your expertise with roles where you can make a real impact and continue developing your career.

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