Senior Environmental Planner: Lead EIA & Approvals

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

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