Senior Environmental Planner (JC-535880)

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Senior Environmental Planner (JC-535880)

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Senior Environmental Planner to lead and support the delivery of complex planning and environmental projects. This role will suit a confident professional with strong technical knowledge, sound judgement and the ability to provide clear, practical advice to clients, colleagues and stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

You will manage environmental planning commissions from inception through to completion, ensuring that work is delivered to a high standard, on time and within budget. You will contribute to major development, infrastructure and regeneration projects, helping to identify environmental risks and opportunities at an early stage.

  • Prepare, review and manage environmental assessments, planning statements, technical reports and supporting documentation.
  • Provide expert advice on planning policy, environmental regulation, consenting requirements and sustainable development.
  • Coordinate multi-disciplinary project teams, specialist consultants and technical inputs.
  • Engage with planning authorities, statutory consultees, local communities and other relevant stakeholders.
  • Support the preparation and submission of planning and environmental applications.
  • Monitor project progress, budgets, deliverables and quality assurance requirements.
  • Contribute to business development, tenders, fee proposals and the development of client relationships.
  • Coach and mentor junior colleagues, sharing knowledge and promoting best practice.

About you

You will have substantial experience in environmental planning, development management, environmental assessment or a closely related discipline. A relevant degree or professional qualification is required, together with a strong understanding of the UK planning system and environmental legislation. Membership of an appropriate professional body, or progress towards membership, would be advantageous.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential, as is the ability to interpret complex information and present it clearly to a range of audiences. You should be organised, commercially aware and comfortable managing competing priorities in a collaborative environment. Experience of leading projects and working across sectors such as infrastructure, energy, transport, housing or regeneration would be beneficial.

What is offered

This position offers the opportunity to work on varied, high-profile projects while developing your professional expertise within a supportive and forward-thinking team. A competitive benefits package, flexible working arrangements and genuine opportunities for career progression are available.

COMPETITIVE SALARY
Added 21/10/2026
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