Environmental Planner

SFG Recruitment Ltd; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a planner or planning graduate to influence major infrastructure projects at pre-construction stage. The role involves supporting tenders, managing planning strategies, and contributing to sustainability efforts within the organization. Candidates should possess a degree in Town & Country Planning or relevant experience, alongside strong organisational and communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary, a company car, generous annual leave, and ongoing development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary

Company car and expenses paid

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension and share incentive plan

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Understanding of the UK planning system and DCO process.
• Planning or consents experience preferred.
• Interest in sustainability and environmental topics.

Responsibilities

• Review tenders to identify planning and permitting requirements.
• Support DCO schemes at pre-construction stage.
• Set out planning strategies and timelines.
• Draft planning documents or manage consultants.
• Maintain consents and permits registers.

Skills

Strong organisation skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Town & Country Planning or similar

Job description

Are you a planner - or planning graduate - looking to apply your planning knowledge to major infrastructure projects at pre-construction stage?

This role sits in a work-winning / pre-construction environment, supporting tenders and early-stage projects (including DCO-led schemes), with flexibility on location and clear progression.

Location

Based from one of the clients many UK hub offices, with travel to Derby around twice per month.

Typical pattern is 2 days home / 3 days office. Predominantly desk-based with minimal site travel.

Company Overview

Our client delivers major UK power and utilities infrastructure and is growing its in-house Environmental & Sustainability team.

Planning and consents work is being brought in-house, creating an opportunity to become the planning lead within a supportive sustainability function.

What Youll Be Doing

• Review tenders to identify planning, consent and permitting requirements
• Support DCO and major infrastructure schemes at pre-construction stage
• Set out planning strategies, programmes and timelines
• Draft planning / ES documents or manage specialist consultants
• Maintain consents and permits registers and support handover to delivery

What Were Looking For

• Degree in Town & Country Planning (or similar) or planning / consents experience
• Understanding of the UK planning system and DCO process
• Strong organisation, communication and stakeholder skills
• Interest in sustainability and environmental topics

Whats on Offer

• A competitive basic salary
• Company car and expenses paid
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave and recognition schemes
• Family-friendly policies including enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Ongoing Training & Development opportunities

Real opportunities for progression within a rapidly growing Environment & Sustainability function

Why join?

• Planning-led, not site-led role
• Early-stage influence on major UK infrastructure projects
• Strong mentoring and development support
• Clear progression within a growing sustainability team

Flexible, inclusive working culture

If youre a planner or early-career sustainability professional looking to influence major UK infrastructure projects at pre-construction stage - with clear progression and flexible working - wed love to hear from you.

Apply now through Sustainable Futures Group (SFG)

Global Recruitment Experts in Sustainability, ESG & HSE.