Senior Environmental Planner
Senior Environmental Planner
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Environmental Planner to contribute to a varied portfolio of infrastructure, development and environmental improvement projects. This role will involve providing expert planning advice, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and supporting the delivery of high-quality, sustainable outcomes.
You will manage projects from inception through to completion, advising clients and stakeholders on environmental planning, consenting and regulatory requirements. Working across a range of sectors, you will help identify opportunities, manage risks and ensure that proposals are supported by robust evidence and delivered in accordance with relevant legislation and policy.
Key responsibilities
- Lead and contribute to environmental planning and consenting projects, including the preparation and review of supporting documentation.
- Coordinate environmental assessments, planning applications, environmental statements and associated technical inputs.
- Provide clear, commercially aware advice on planning policy, environmental regulations and development constraints.
- Manage project programmes, budgets, quality standards and technical deliverables.
- Build effective relationships with clients, regulators, local authorities, communities and internal specialists.
- Support consultation activities, public engagement and the resolution of complex planning or environmental matters.
- Mentor junior colleagues and contribute to the continued development of environmental planning services.
About you
You will have substantial experience in environmental planning, development consenting or a closely related discipline, with a strong understanding of the UK planning system and environmental assessment requirements. Experience of managing complex projects and coordinating multidisciplinary teams is essential.
You should be confident interpreting legislation and policy, preparing high-quality written reports and presenting technical information to varied audiences. Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills are required, alongside the ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively with minimal supervision.
Qualifications and benefits
A relevant degree or equivalent professional experience is required, together with membership of an appropriate professional body or a commitment to achieving membership. In return, you can expect a supportive working environment, opportunities for professional development, flexible working arrangements and a competitive benefits package.
Senior Environmental Planner
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