Environmental Planning - Associate Director

Job Description Our latest vacancy:

Environmental Planning - Associate Director (EIA)


Due to the nature of our projects, we are looking for strong expertise in environmental impact assessment with knowledge and capability around all stages of the EIA process. This includes EIA Management and Coordination, screening, scoping, and the preparation of Environmental Statements. The ideal candidate will have experience of post submission/determination within the development consent order and TCPA (Town & Country Planning) processes surrounding the United Kingdom Planning system and legislation.


The ideal candidate will have:


A relevant degree or master's in environmental science or equivalent.


Recent experience in consultancy in a similar role (Associate / Associate Director).


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 skills and influencing abilities.


Strong client management, 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 a varied audience.


Lanpro - a bit about us


Our independent and forward-thinking multidisciplinary consultancy provides exceptional planning, design, and environmental services across the UK, underpinned by regional knowledge, service-specific expertise, and strong client relationships.


We're proud of what we've built over the last 15 years, operating from small residential developments to renewable energy infrastructure of importance. Most recently, we've been recognized as one of the top 10 fastest-growing planning-led consultancies in the UK and we're working on some of the largest nationally significant infrastructure projects.


As a business, Lanpro puts protecting our planet, putting its people first, contributing to the community, and delivering excellence at the core of everything we do. That's why we hold these strongly as our company values.


We offer benefits, which include:


Non-contractual growth bonus scheme (up to 10% of salary if growth target is achieved as a company).


Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement plus bank holidays (25 days for FTE & 8 bank holidays).


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.


12-month subscription for Headspace – lifelong guide to better mental health.


Cycle to work scheme.


Discounts and perks - Odeon, Apple, Amazon Prime, Cafe Nero.


Employee Assistance Program (employee support including access to 24/7 counselling).


As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.


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