Environmental Planning Associate Director

2 weeks ago


Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Lanpro Full time
About Our Latest Vacancy:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Environmental Planning Associate Director to join our team at Lanpro. As a leading independent and forward-thinking consultancy, we provide exceptional planning, design, and environmental services across the UK.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in environmental impact assessment, with expertise in all stages of the EIA process, including EIA management and coordination, screening, scoping, and the preparation of Environmental Statements.

They will also have experience working on nationally significant infrastructure projects, including large-scale solar projects, and be familiar with the UK planning system and legislation.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
  • A relevant degree or master's in environmental science or a related field.
  • Recent experience in consultancy in a similar role, such as Associate Director or Senior Environmental Planning Specialist.
  • Experience of energy infrastructure and EIA planning.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of the current UK planning system.
  • Experience in post-submission and determination within the DCO process.
  • Excellent communication and influencing skills.
  • Strong client management skills, including the ability to present at senior levels and across a range of stakeholders.
  • Expert negotiation and commercial skills, coupled with strong commercial knowledge.
  • Excellent project management skills, coupled with timeliness and accuracy.
  • Strong report writing skills and the ability to review colleagues' work, providing constructive feedback.
  • A strong awareness of local politics and the interface between planning and politics.
  • Exemplary knowledge and expertise of planning practice legislation across England and Wales.
  • A natural ability to explain and discuss planning issues for varied audiences.
About Lanpro:

Lanpro is a multidisciplinary consultancy that provides exceptional planning, design, and environmental services across the UK. We are proud of our achievements over the last 15 years, working on a range of projects from small residential developments to nationally significant infrastructure projects.

We are committed to protecting our planet, putting our people first, contributing to the community, and delivering excellence in everything we do. Our company values are at the core of our business, and we are looking for talented and driven Environmental Planning experts to join our team.

We Offer:
  • A non-contractual growth bonus scheme (up to 10% of salary if growth targets are achieved as a company).
  • Enhanced annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays (25 days for FTE & 8 bank holidays).
  • A hybrid flexible working environment.
  • Private medical insurance, Vitality Health Care.
  • Enhanced pension contribution (5%).
  • Death in Service cover.
  • BUPA Cash Plan.
  • Loyalty leave (continuous service accrued annual leave up to 5 days).
  • Protected continuous professional development time.
  • Professional body membership cover.
  • A 12-month subscription to Headspace, a lifelong guide to better mental health.
  • A cycle to work scheme.
  • Discounts and perks, including Odeon, Apple, Amazon Prime, Cafe Nero.
  • Employee assistance program, including access to 24/7 counseling.


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