Planning & Environmental Consultant

Astute People; Irvine; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy consultancy in Irvine is seeking a Planning and Environmental Consultant. The role offers a salary of £32,000-£45,000 depending on experience, alongside excellent career development. Responsibilities include managing planning applications and providing technical leadership on environmental projects. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and strong knowledge of UK planning legislation. The position is suited for those with leadership and project management skills.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Professional development opportunities

Career progression

Qualifications

• Degree in Town Planning, Environmental Planning or Environmental Science.
• Strong knowledge of UK planning and environmental legislation.
• Experience in managing planning applications and environmental assessments.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership on projects.
• Manage planning applications and budgets.
• Mentor junior consultants.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Communication

Technical Knowledge of UK Legislation

Education

Degree in Town Planning or related discipline

Tools

GIS

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Photoshop

Job description

Overview

Astute's Renewables Team is partnering with a leading renewable energy consultancy, committed to sustainability and professional development, to recruit a Planning and Environmental Consultant for its Irvine office.

The strategically important Planning and Environmental Consultant role comes with a salary of £32,000- £45,000 depending on experience, pension, excellent career development and culture.

If you're a planning professional with experience in environmental assessments and project leadership and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Planning Director, you will:
• Provide technical leadership on planning and environmental projects, ensuring feasibility, compliance, and alignment with project goals.
• Manage planning applications, environmental assessments, budgets, and resources across multiple projects.
• Mentor and support junior consultants, reviewing and developing their technical work.
• Keep abreast of planning policy and environmental regulations, advocating for policies that support renewable energy.
• Produce and review high-quality planning and environmental reports, ensuring they are client-ready.
• Use software such as GIS, Resoft Windfarm, AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Photoshop to create engaging project outputs.
• Build strong client relationships through clear, professional, and proactive communication.
• Contribute to business development by identifying opportunities and helping clients overcome challenges.

Professional qualifications

• We are looking for someone with the following:
• A degree in Town Planning, Environmental Planning, Environmental Science, or related discipline (RTPI or IEMA membership desirable).
• Strong technical knowledge of UK planning and environmental legislation, particularly in renewable energy.
• Demonstrable experience of successfully managing planning applications and environmental assessments.
• Proficiency in relevant software tools (GIS, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop).

Personal skills

• The Planning and Environmental Consultant role would suit someone who is:
• A natural leader who inspires and mentors others.
• Highly organised with excellent project management skills.
• Commercially aware, with the ability to identify client needs and business opportunities.
• A strong communicator, both written and verbal, with the ability to build lasting client relationships.
• Positive, professional, and committed to collaboration, communication, and clarity in their work.

Salary and benefits

• £32,000- £45,000 (dependent on experience).
• Company pension scheme.
• Professional development and career progression opportunities

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful