Senior Environmental Planner & Permitting Lead

Haskoning; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Comprehensive employee benefits

Supportive and dynamic work environment

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy is seeking a proactive and technically strong consultant in Newcastle upon Tyne. You will lead EIA projects, provide environmental and planning support, and manage complex projects within industrial contexts. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in EIA and planning for various sectors, excellent project management, and communication skills. The position offers collaboration with experienced specialists and flexible working options to promote work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in delivering EIA and planning support for various projects.
• Proficiency in managing secondary environmental consent and license applications.
• Strong project and financial management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support EIA and non-EIA projects through all stages.
• Provide technical guidance to colleagues across the ERR Advisory Group.
• Work closely with clients, regulators, and multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

EIA and planning support

Project management

Environmental compliance assessments

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Timemanagement skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Are you ready for the next step in your career? Do you want to apply your planning, environmental, and consentingexpertiseacross a diverse portfolio ofplanning andpermittingprojects? Join ourmarketleadingenvironmental consultancy team and help deliverhighqualitysolutions for clients across the UK and internationally.

About the Environment, Resilience & Renewables (ERR) Advisory Group

For more than 30 years, our ERRAdvisoryGroup has delivered environmental solutions that help clients achieve their ambitions responsibly and efficiently.We combinetechnical excellenceacross a full suite of environmental disciplines with a strong understanding of client needs, commercial pressures, and project realities.

We specialise in planning, environmental, and consenting support for complex infrastructure and operational projects. Our team has successfully supported bothEIA andnonEIAdevelopmentsacross multiple sectors, including:

• Water infrastructure

• Energy transition (BatteryEnergyStorageSystems, hydrogen, nuclear)

• Manufacture and industrial installations (paper, food & drink, LNG)

• Energy from Waste

Our wider services include environmental compliance, due diligence, hazardous substancesexpertise, andpostconsentsupport.

Due to sustained growth across several markets, we are expanding our team and are seeking talented individuals to bringadditionalcapability, resilience, and specialist knowledge.

The Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive, and technically strong consultant to lead and support the delivery of planning, environmental, and consenting projects within an industrial context.

In this role, you will:

• Lead and support complex EIA and non EIA projects through all stages (pre and postconsent)
• Deliver secondary consents, including Environmental Permits
• Work closely with clients, regulators, and multidisciplinary teams
• Represent the company in client offices, stakeholder meetings, and regulator discussions
• Provide technical guidance to colleagues across the ERR Advisory Group
• Contribute to project management, financial management, and delivery best practice

This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of high profile work, collaborate with experienced specialists, and shape outcomes on major infrastructure and industrial projects.

About You

You have demonstrable experience in several of the following:

• Delivering EIA and planning support for energy, industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure and built environment projects
• Providing pre- and postsubmission support, and discharging environmentally related planning conditions
• Managing secondary environmental consent, licence, and permit applications including working with regulators, and a diverse range of stakeholders
• Environmental compliance assessments and duediligence assignments
• Hazardous substances consents and COMAH notifications
• Strong project and financial management
• Excellent communication, organisational, analytical, and timemanagement skills
• Effective interpersonal and collaborative working skills

And you are:

• Dependable, proactive, and selfmotivated
• Looking for a new challenge and development opportunities
• Flexible, adaptable, and innovative in your approach

What we offer you

Ambitious. Exciting. Flexible. Collaborative. Dynamic.That’show our colleagues describe working here.

By joining us, you will:

• Contribute toEnhancing Society Togetherwith yourexpertise

• Work in a supportive, connected network of talented people and advanced technologies

• Grow your career in a dynamic,forwardthinkingenvironment

• Access flexible working options that supportworklifebalance, including parttime arrangements

• Benefit from a comprehensive package of employee benefits here

Are you our new colleague?

We would like to meet you! Click on the apply button and upload your resume and motivation letter.

At Haskoning, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. Our mission of "Enhancing Society Together" drives us to create an environment that embraces everyone’s unique background, identity, and perspective. Regardless of your experience, background, age, gender, or other personal characteristics—you are welcome here. We believe that diversity makes us stronger and that an inclusive culture gives everyone the opportunity to grow and contribute. Read more about our ED&I initiatives on ourdedicated webpage.

Location

Preferred office locations:Newcastle, Manchester, or London.However, we may consider alternative Haskoning office locations.