EIA Planner – Associate/Associate Director

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national consultancy is seeking an EIA Planner – Associate / Associate Director to join its Cardiff Planning team. You will play a key role in consenting large-scale renewable energy and infrastructure projects across the UK. The role involves leading EIA projects, preparing planning documents, and collaborating with various professionals. Ideal candidates will have MRTPI or IEMA membership and strong knowledge of the planning system. The position offers competitive salary, excellent benefits, and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits

Hybrid working

Exciting projects in renewable energy

Qualifications

• RTPI or IEMA qualified professional.
• Experience in Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs).
• Ability to mentor junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate complex EIA projects.
• Prepare planning appraisals, applications, and support documents.
• Draft client-focused reports and recommendations.
• Liaise with planning officers, stakeholders, and consultees.
• Contribute to planning appeals and hearings.
• Identify business development opportunities.

Skills

MRTPI and/or IEMA membership

Strong knowledge of the planning system

Excellent writing, communication, and organisational skills

Proactive and collaborative approach

Job description

EIA Planner – Associate / Associate Director

Location: Cardiff

A leading national consultancy is seeking an EIA Planner – Associate / Associate Director to join its established Cardiff Planning team. This is an exciting opportunity for an RTPI or IEMA qualified professional to play a key role in consenting large-scale renewable energy and infrastructure projects across Wales and the wider UK.

As an EIA Planner – Associate / Associate Director, you will work on high-profile projects, providing expert advice and project management support for Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) and major planning applications. You’ll collaborate with colleagues across multiple disciplines, supporting schemes through every stage of the process – from pre-application and examination to consent and delivery.

The role of EIA Planner – Associate / Associate Director involves:

• Leading and coordinating complex EIA projects
• Preparing planning appraisals, applications, and supporting documents
• Drafting concise, client-focused reports and recommendations
• Liaising with planning officers, stakeholders, and consultees
• Supervising and mentoring junior colleagues
• Contributing to planning appeals, Local Plan hearings, and site promotions
• Identifying and supporting business development opportunities

We are looking for an EIA Planner – Associate / Associate Director with:

• MRTPI and/or IEMA membership
• Strong knowledge of the planning system, including DNS and other consenting regimes
• Excellent writing, communication, and organisational skills
• A proactive and collaborative approach to project delivery

In return, the consultancy offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, hybrid working, and the chance to work on some of the most exciting renewable and infrastructure projects in the UK.

If you are an ambitious EIA Planner – Associate / Associate Director ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.

Interested?

The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on 01792 365 000 or [e-mail]