EIA Planner - Associate / Associate Director
Location: Cardiff
A leading national consultancy is seeking an EIA Planner - Associate / Associate Director to join its established Cardiff Planning team. This is an exciting opportunity for an RTPI or IEMA qualified professional to play a key role in consenting large-scale renewable energy and infrastructure projects across Wales and the wider UK.
As an EIA Planner - Associate / Associate Director, you will work on high-profile projects, providing expert advice and project management support for Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) and major planning applications. You'll collaborate with colleagues across multiple disciplines, supporting schemes through every stage of the process - from pre-application and examination to consent and delivery.
Responsibilities
* Leading and coordinating complex EIA projects
* Preparing planning appraisals, applications, and supporting documents
* Drafting concise, client-focused reports and recommendations
* Liaising with planning officers, stakeholders, and consultees
* Supervising and mentoring junior colleagues
* Contributing to planning appeals, Local Plan hearings, and site promotions
* Identifying and supporting business development opportunities
Qualifications
* MRTPI and/or IEMA membership
* Strong knowledge of the planning system, including DNS and other consenting regimes
* Excellent writing, communication, and organisational skills
* A proactive and collaborative approach to project delivery
In return, the consultancy offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, hybrid working, and the chance to work on some of the most exciting renewable and infrastructure projects in the UK.
If you are an ambitious EIA Planner - Associate / Associate Director ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.
Interested?
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