EIA Planner - Associate/Associate Director

Penguin Recruitment; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A national consultancy based in Cardiff is seeking an ambitious EIA Planner - Associate / Associate Director. This role involves leading complex Environmental Impact Assessment projects, preparing planning appraisals, and client reporting. Ideal candidates possess RTPI or IEMA qualifications and have strong knowledge of the planning system. The position offers a competitive salary and hybrid working, focusing on renewable energy projects.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits

Hybrid working model

Involvement in key projects

Qualifications

• RTPI or IEMA qualified professional needed.
• Experience with EIA projects is crucial.
• Ability to draft reports and recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate complex EIA projects.
• Prepare planning appraisals and applications.
• Draft concise, client-focused reports.

Skills

MRTPI membership

IEMA membership

Strong knowledge of the planning system

Excellent writing skills

Good communication skills

Organisational skills

Proactive approach

Collaborative approach

Job description

Overview

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.

Role and responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

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.

How to apply

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.

The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed).