Senior Environmental Planner

Senior Environmental Planner


An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Senior Environmental Planner to lead and contribute to a diverse portfolio of development and infrastructure projects. This role will suit a confident environmental professional who can provide high-quality planning advice, manage complex assessments and support sustainable decision-making across multidisciplinary teams.


You will be responsible for coordinating environmental inputs throughout the project lifecycle, from feasibility and consenting through to delivery. Working with internal specialists, external consultants, stakeholders and regulatory bodies, you will ensure that environmental risks are identified early, appropriately managed and clearly communicated.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, review and submission of environmental planning documentation, including environmental impact assessments, screening and scoping reports.
• Provide specialist advice on environmental planning, policy, consenting requirements and sustainable development principles.
• Manage environmental workstreams, budgets, programmes and consultant commissions to ensure timely delivery.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams and oversee the quality of technical reports and supporting evidence.
• Engage with planning authorities, statutory consultees, local communities and other stakeholders.
• Identify potential environmental impacts and develop practical mitigation, enhancement and monitoring measures.
• Support business development through technical input, proposal writing and client presentations.
• Mentor junior colleagues and contribute to the continued development of environmental planning procedures and best practice.

About you


You will have substantial experience in environmental planning, impact assessment or a closely related discipline, together with a sound understanding of UK planning and environmental legislation. Experience of managing projects and working across sectors such as energy, transport, housing or major infrastructure would be advantageous.


You should be educated to degree level in environmental planning, environmental science, geography, planning or a related subject. Membership of a relevant professional body, or progress towards professional accreditation, is desirable. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential, as is the ability to analyse complex information, prioritise competing demands and build effective relationships.


In return, you can expect varied and challenging work, opportunities for professional development and the chance to make a meaningful contribution to sustainable projects and environmental outcomes.