Senior Environmental Planner

ZipRecruiter; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An SME environmental consultancy is seeking a Senior/Principal Planner to guide clients through complex projects in environmental planning. Located in North West England or North Wales, this hybrid role involves leading projects, mentoring a team, and engaging with clients. The ideal candidate has a strong background in Planning & EIA and experience in a consultancy setting, with opportunities for career progression and professional development.

Benefits

Career progression

Professional development

Hybrid working

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Strong track record in Planning & EIA.
• Experience in a consultancy setting.
• Skilled in client engagement and business development.
• Experienced in team leadership/mentoring.
• Commercially aware with focus on risk and finance.

Responsibilities

• Lead large, complex projects to time and budget.
• Provide expert technical advice and review reports.
• Mentor and manage a growing consultant team.
• Build lasting client relationships and win new work.
• Oversee bids, tenders, and project pipelines.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and quality standards.

Skills

Planning & EIA

Client engagement

Team leadership

Business development

Job description

Overview

Senior/Principal Planner (EIA)

Location: North West England or North Wales (hybrid)

Are you ready to lead the future of environmental planning and consultancy? We’re seeking a Principal Consultant to drive growth in an SME environmental consultancy, guiding clients through complex projects in property, infrastructure, and renewable energy.

You’ll bring technical expertise, commercial insight, and leadership to deliver high-quality solutions, grow the client base, and support a talented team.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead large, complex projects to time and budget
• Provide expert technical advice and review reports
• Mentor and manage a growing consultant team
• Build lasting client relationships and win new work
• Oversee bids, tenders, and project pipelines
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and quality standards

What we’re looking for

• Strong track record in Planning & EIA
• Experience in a consultancy setting
• Skilled in client engagement and business development
• Experienced in team leadership/mentoring
• Commercially aware with focus on risk and finance

What you’ll gain

• Shape sustainable development and net zero projects
• Career progression and leadership opportunities
• Hybrid working with collaborative culture
• Professional development

VIQU Energy

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