At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead environmental planning projects and manage multidisciplinary teams for impactful infrastructure projects.
- Company: Join a leading consultancy focused on sustainability and innovative development.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, car allowance, and structured career development.
- Other info: Work on high-profile projects and influence the future of environmental planning.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in environmental planning while growing your career in a collaborative environment.
- Qualifications: Degree in Environmental Sciences or related field with experience in EIA projects.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
Reference: 4809104
Job ID: 5401694
Posted: 2026-06-26
Closing date: 2026-09-24
Location: London or Southeast
Salary: 55,000 - 65,000 DoE (per annum)
Job type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full time / Flexible working
Industry: Engineering / Environment
Company: Hays
Your new company
My client is a leading multidisciplinary consultancy delivering major infrastructure, energy, environmental, and development projects across the UK and Ireland. With a strong presence across multiple regional offices, they offer a collaborative, innovative environment where specialists work together to influence outcomes on nationally significant projects. As part of their growing Environment, Sustainability & Planning team, you will join a global organisation committed to technical excellence, innovation, and sustainable development, with a strong focus on supporting career progression and professional growth.
Your new role
As a senior member of the Environmental Planning team, you will provide technical, commercial, and leadership expertise across a diverse portfolio of projects spanning transport, water, energy, renewables, defence, residential, commercial, and minerals sectors. You will play a key role in delivering complex Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and consenting projects, influencing project strategy, and supporting the growth of both the team and client relationships.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading environmental planning projects from inception through to delivery
- Managing budgets, programmes, resources, and multidisciplinary teams
- Directing and coordinating EIA and environmental assessment activities
- Identifying environmental risks, opportunities, and mitigation strategies
- Building and maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships
- Supporting and mentoring junior team members
- Leading and contributing to bids, frameworks, and business development activities
- Producing and reviewing high-quality technical reports and ensuring regulatory compliance
What you'll need to succeed
- Degree-qualified (or equivalent) in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Management, Economics, or a related discipline
- Significant experience leading EIA projects within a consultancy environment
- Strong project management, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership skills
- Proven ability to manage complex projects and multidisciplinary teams
- Excellent technical reporting and communication skills
- Strong commercial awareness and experience supporting business development
- Experience in socio-economic assessment would be advantageous but is not essential
What you'll get in return
- Competitive salary and benefits package - 55,000 - 75,000 DoE
- Car allowance
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements across multiple UK locations
- Opportunities to work on high-profile, nationally significant projects
- Structured career development, mentoring, and technical training
- A collaborative, multidisciplinary working environment
- The chance to influence the future direction of environmental planning within a global organisation
What you need to do now
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