Environmental assessment & planning consultant

Job Description

Consultant – Environmental Assessment & Planning

Location: UK-wide (home-based, hybrid or Cheltenham office)

Salary: £34,000–£50,000 depending on experience and qualifications

About Lepus

Lepus Consulting is a specialist environmental planning consultancy helping public sector organisations plan for growth, nature recovery and environmental stewardship throughout the UK. We support the preparation of Local Plans and planning policy through Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA), Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA), Sustainability Appraisal (SA), landscape assessment, green infrastructure planning and biodiversity advice.

As demand for our services continues to grow, we are seeking an environmental professional to help deliver Local Plan evidence, environmental assessment and nature recovery projects for local authority clients across England.

The Role

This is an opportunity to work on a wide range of environmental planning projects for local authorities and other public sector organisations. The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of evidence base studies, environmental assessments and planning policy projects, helping clients navigate complex environmental and planning challenges.

Depending on your experience and interests, projects may include HRA, SEA, SA, ecology, landscape, green infrastructure or wider environmental planning work. You will work closely with clients, contribute to project delivery, prepare technical reports and collaborate with colleagues across the business.

The role offers the opportunity to develop technical expertise, take responsibility for project delivery and contribute to the continued growth and success of the company.

About You

We welcome applications from candidates with experience in environmental assessment, planning, ecology, landscape or related disciplines. You may currently be working in consultancy, local government or another environmental field.

The successful candidate is likely to demonstrate:

• Experience preparing or contributing to environmental assessment, planning, ecology or landscape plans and projects.
• Strong analytical, organisational and report-writing skills.
• A good understanding of the UK planning system and environmental legislation.
• A thirst for knowledge and innovation.
• The ability to manage workloads, meet deadlines and communicate effectively with clients and colleagues.
• A commitment to field work, technical excellence and professional development.

Chartered status, or progress towards chartership, would be advantageous but is not essential.

Why Join Lepus?

Lepus is a growing consultancy with a strong reputation for technical quality and long-standing relationships with public sector clients. Our work focuses on helping organisations including planning authorities, Natural England, and National Parks address the challenges of growth, nature recovery and environmental stewardship. We are passionate about place-making and future-proofing.

We offer flexible working arrangements, a supportive and collaborative team environment, and a genuine commitment to professional development through the Lepus Academy. Most importantly, we offer the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that influence planning decisions, support nature recovery and help shape better places.

Applying

To apply, please send your CV and a short covering email outlining your experience and interest in the role to careers@lepusconsulting.com.