EIA Planner - Associate/Associate Director in City

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

Job summary

A leading national consultancy based in Cardiff seeks an EIA Planner - Associate / Associate Director to lead complex EIA projects. Candidates must be MRTPI or IEMA qualified with a strong knowledge of the planning system. The role offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and hybrid working opportunities on exciting projects across the UK.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of the planning system, including DNS and other consenting regimes.
• Ability to lead and coordinate complex EIA projects.
• Excellent writing, communication, and organisational skills.

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.

Skills

Excellent writing, communication, and organisational skills

Strong knowledge of the planning system

Proactive and collaborative approach to project delivery

Education

MRTPI and/or IEMA membership

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.

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

Qualifications

• 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

What’s on offer

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.

Next steps

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. If you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed).