Associate Director – Environmental Planning

Overview

In this role you will lead environmental planning and assessment across development and infrastructure projects, shaping how environmental considerations are integrated from inception to delivery. You will work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver EIA and planning documentation, manage project workstreams, and foster strong client relationships. The position supports business development and mentors junior colleagues within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. This opportunity lets you contribute to growing environmental planning capabilities across the UK and to deliver sustainable, consented outcomes for complex projects.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary
• bonus schemes
• enhanced pension plan
• private medical insurance
• life assurance
• flexible/hybrid working

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental planning and assessment projects across development and infrastructure sectors
• Provide environmental planning and consenting advice to clients and project teams
• Coordinate preparation of EIA, Environmental Statements and related documentation
• Manage project workstreams and coordinate inputs from technical specialists
• Advise on environmental constraints, opportunities and consenting requirements from inception to delivery
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement, workshops, and project meetings
• Liaise with clients, local authorities, regulators and other stakeholders
• Undertake environmental and planning research reviewing legislation and policy
• Review technical information to ensure environmental considerations are reflected
• Support project management including programmes, budgets, resources and timelines
• Build relationships with clients and contribute to new business opportunities
• Contribute to bids, tenders and business development
• Mentor junior colleagues and promote team development
• Collaborate with planning, environmental and engineering teams to deliver integrated solutions
• Support cross-functional teams to deliver sustainable outcomes

Key requirements

• Experience in environmental planning, consultancy, planning or related discipline
• Good knowledge of UK planning and environmental assessment framework
• Experience delivering or coordinating EIA and environmental consenting projects
• Experience managing project workstreams and coordinating multidisciplinary inputs
• Strong understanding of environmental legislation, policy and guidance
• Experience engaging with clients, stakeholders, local authorities, regulators
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Interest in developing client relationships and contributing to business development
• Collaborative approach and commitment to mentoring colleagues
• Qualification in environmental planning, environmental science, geography, planning or related field desirable
• Membership of RTPI or similar accreditation advantageous

• collaborative
• client-focused
• excellent communication
• EIA coordination
• Environmental planning and consenting
• Understanding of UK planning framework

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