Principal / Associate Environmental Planner

ZipRecruiter; Stirling; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic consultancy in Stirling is seeking an experienced Principal / Associate Planner to lead a growing Environmental and Planning team. The role involves managing environmental planning services, preparing technical reports, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should have a relevant planning degree, MRTPI membership, and strong communication skills. This position offers benefits like an annual bonus, private healthcare, and flexible working opportunities.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme

25 days annual leave plus 1 day for birthday

Private healthcare membership

Flexible / hybrid working opportunities

Competitive company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• A relevant planning degree and chartered membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI).
• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prepare proposals and contribute to multidisciplinary projects.
• Commercial awareness and stakeholder negotiation experience.
• Knowledge of GIS systems and environmental technical disciplines.
• Self-motivation, excellent organisation, and a collaborative mindset.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead or manage a small team delivering environmental planning services.
• Conduct feasibility assessments and planning coordination.
• Prepare and deliver planning applications and technical reports.
• Build strong relationships with clients and planning authorities.
• Mentor junior staff and provide constructive feedback.
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder negotiation

Self-motivation

Collaboration

Education

Relevant planning degree

Chartered membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI)

Tools

GIS systems

Job description

Overview

Your new company
A dynamic consultancy working at the forefront of utilities and infrastructure is seeking an experienced Principal / Associate Planner to join a growing Environmental and Planning team made up of 3 consultants.
This team plays a vital role in enabling major infrastructure projects that support environmental progress and sustainability goals.

Your new role
As a Principal / Associate Planner, you will:

• Lead or manage a small team delivering environmental planning services across diverse projects and sites with varying sensitivities.
• Conduct feasibility assessments, screening, scoping, and planning coordination in line with UK environmental and planning legislation.
• Prepare and deliver planning applications and technical reports.
• Build strong relationships with clients, technical specialists, and planning authorities.
• Take ownership of team performance, drive progress, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support wider business development and cross-sell services across disciplines.
• Mentor junior staff, provide constructive feedback, and support their development.
• Engage in company initiatives, events, and internal groups to promote a positive workplace culture.
• Ensure all work complies with legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations.

What you\'ll need to succeed

• A relevant planning degree and chartered membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI).
• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prepare proposals and contribute to multidisciplinary projects.
• Commercial awareness and stakeholder negotiation experience.
• Knowledge of GIS systems and environmental technical disciplines.
• Self-motivation, excellent organisation, and a collaborative mindset.
• Full UK driving licence.

What you\'ll get in return

• Annual bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus 1 day to celebrate your birthday
• Private healthcare membership
• Flexible / hybrid working opportunities
• Competitive company pension
• Cycle to work scheme

What you need to do now

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