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.
The role of EIA Planner - Associate / Associate Director involves:
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 opportunitiesWe are looking for an EIA Planner - Associate / Associate Director with:
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 deliveryIn 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?
The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)