Senior Environmental Planner

EWI Recruitment; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

EWI Recruitment is seeking a Senior Environmental Planner to lead and deliver complex planning and environmental projects in the Los Angeles area. You will provide expert guidance on environmental planning, assessment, policy, and regulatory requirements to shape sustainable project outcomes.

You will coordinate across disciplines, manage environmental impact assessments and planning applications, and prepare evidence-based recommendations for decision-makers while mentoring colleagues and

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in environmental planning or a closely related discipline.
• Strong understanding of planning and environmental legislation and impact assessment methodologies.
• Excellent communication and ability to manage complex projects with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver environmental planning and assessment projects across development, infrastructure and land-use programmes.
• Manage environmental impact assessments, planning applications, feasibility studies and technical reports.
• Coordinate input across ecology, heritage, landscape, water, climate change, noise and socio-economic impact.
• Review consultants' deliverables, manage programmes and budgets, contribute to business development.

Skills

Environmental planning

Environmental assessment

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental planning

Tools

GIS

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Environmental Planner to lead and deliver complex planning and environmental projects across a range of development, infrastructure and land-use programmes. This role will provide expert advice on environmental planning, assessment, policy and regulatory requirements, helping to shape sustainable outcomes while supporting projects through the planning and approvals process. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, clients, regulators, consultants and community stakeholders to ensure environmental considerations are integrated into project design and delivery.

Key responsibilities will include managing environmental impact assessments, planning applications, feasibility studies and supporting technical reports; interpreting relevant environmental legislation, planning policy and guidance; identifying risks, opportunities and mitigation measures; and preparing clear, evidence-based recommendations for decision-makers. You will coordinate specialist input across areas such as ecology, heritage, landscape, water, climate change, noise and socio-economic impact. The role will also involve reviewing consultant deliverables, managing programmes and budgets, contributing to business development, mentoring colleagues and representing projects at meetings, workshops, inquiries and stakeholder consultations.

Applicants should have substantial experience in environmental planning, environmental assessment or a closely related discipline, together with a relevant degree or professional qualification. A strong understanding of planning and environmental legislation, impact assessment methodologies and sustainability principles is essential. You will be an excellent communicator with proven experience managing complex projects, balancing competing priorities and building constructive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. Strong analytical, report-writing and organisational skills are required, along with sound professional judgement and the ability to work independently. Membership of a relevant professional body, chartered or equivalent status, and experience in leading multidisciplinary teams would be advantageous.