Director of Sustainability and Planning

3 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Flagship Consulting Full time
Sustainability and Planning Expertise

We are looking for an experienced Sustainability and Planning expert to join our team as a Director of Sustainability and Planning in London.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in environmental impact assessment and knowledge of all stages of the EIA process, including EIA Management and Coordination, screening, scoping, and preparation of Environmental Statements.

You will be responsible for managing key projects and client relationships, as well as providing excellent communication and influencing skills.

The ideal candidate will have experience with nationally significant infrastructure projects, including large-scale solar projects, particularly in post submission/determination within the development consent order and TCPA (Town & Country Planning) processes in the UK.

Key qualifications include:

  • A relevant degree or masters in environmental science or equivalent
  • Recent consultancy experience in a similar role (Associate / Associate Director)
  • Experience in 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 abilities, including presenting at senior levels
  • Expert negotiation and commercial skills
  • Excellent project management skills with a focus on timeliness and accuracy
  • Strong report writing skills and ability to provide constructive feedback
  • A strong awareness of local politics and the interface between planning and politics
  • Exemplary knowledge of planning practice legislation across England and Wales
  • A natural ability to explain and discuss planning issues for varied audiences

Salary: £50-70k DOE

Benefits:

  • Non-contractual growth bonus scheme
  • Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement
  • Loyalty Leave (up to 5 days of Continuous Service Accrued Annual Leave)
  • Hybrid working environment
  • Vitality Health Care - Private Medical Insurance
  • Enhanced Company pension
  • Death in service cover
  • BUPA Cash Plan
  • Protected CPD (Department, individual, and company-wide)
  • E-Learning portal access
  • Professional Body membership contribution
  • And more

This is a hybrid role linked to the London office.



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