Senior Environmental Planning Project Manager
Senior Environmental Planning Project Manager
We are seeking an experienced Senior Environmental Planning Project Manager to lead complex projects that support sustainable development, environmental protection and effective planning outcomes. This is an opportunity to manage multidisciplinary programmes, provide trusted technical advice and influence decisions across a range of challenging projects.
You will take responsibility for projects from inception through to completion, ensuring that environmental considerations are embedded within planning, design and delivery. Working with internal teams, clients, consultants, regulators and local communities, you will provide strategic direction while maintaining high standards of quality, compliance and stakeholder engagement.
Key responsibilities
- Lead the preparation, management and delivery of environmental planning projects, assessments and supporting documentation.
- Advise on environmental policy, planning legislation, consenting requirements and sustainable development principles.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, specialist consultants and technical inputs to meet programme, budget and quality objectives.
- Manage client relationships, consultation activities and engagement with statutory bodies and community stakeholders.
- Review technical reports, identify environmental risks and recommend practical mitigation and enhancement measures.
- Prepare project proposals, fee estimates, progress reports and business development material.
- Support and mentor colleagues, promoting consistent standards, knowledge sharing and professional development.
- Monitor changes in legislation, guidance and best practice, ensuring projects remain compliant and forward-looking.
About you
You will be an accomplished environmental planning professional with substantial experience managing projects within a consultancy, public sector or development environment. A degree or equivalent qualification in environmental planning, environmental management, geography or a related discipline is required, alongside relevant professional membership or demonstrable progress towards it.
You should have strong knowledge of the UK planning and environmental assessment framework, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and a proven ability to manage competing priorities. Commercial awareness, sound judgement and confidence working with senior stakeholders are essential. Experience of leading teams, securing consents and delivering projects to deadline and budget would be highly advantageous.
In return, you will join a supportive, collaborative team with opportunities to work on varied, high-profile projects and develop your career within a forward-thinking professional environment.
Senior Environmental Planning Project Manager
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