CEQA Area Lead - San Francisco Bay Area

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CEQA Area Lead – San Francisco Bay Area

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced environmental professional to lead CEQA delivery across a diverse portfolio of development, infrastructure and regeneration projects in the San Francisco Bay Area. This role will combine technical leadership, client management and business development, supporting high-quality environmental assessments from project inception through to approval and implementation.

You will act as a trusted adviser to clients, project teams and public agencies, providing strategic guidance on environmental constraints, permitting pathways and compliance requirements. The successful candidate will also help shape regional growth, develop strong professional relationships and contribute to the continued development of a collaborative environmental team.

Key responsibilities

  • Lead the preparation, review and delivery of CEQA documentation, including Initial Studies, Negative Declarations, Mitigated Negative Declarations and Environmental Impact Reports.
  • Manage multidisciplinary environmental teams, specialist consultants, budgets, programmes and technical quality.
  • Advise clients and project stakeholders on CEQA strategy, environmental risks, mitigation measures and agency consultation.
  • Coordinate public engagement, scoping activities, hearings, responses to comments and project approvals.
  • Build and maintain effective relationships with local authorities, regulatory agencies, clients and professional partners.
  • Identify opportunities for new work, prepare proposals and support regional business development initiatives.
  • Mentor colleagues, share technical knowledge and promote consistent standards across projects.

About you

You will be an accomplished CEQA practitioner with a strong understanding of California environmental legislation and experience delivering complex assessments in the Bay Area. You should be confident working with public and private sector clients, leading teams and communicating technical information clearly to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.

We are looking for a commercially aware and solutions-focused professional with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience in environmental planning, impact assessment, infrastructure, transportation, housing or large-scale development would be highly valued. A relevant degree and professional credentials in environmental planning, science or a related discipline are expected; knowledge of NEPA and other permitting frameworks would be advantageous.

The role offers the opportunity to influence significant regional projects, lead a growing area of practice and work within a supportive, multidisciplinary environment.

COMPETITIVE SALARY
Added 02/11/2026
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