Environmental & Planning Consultants

Looking for your next Environmental or Planning Consultant role?

If you’re searching for Environmental and Planning Consultant jobs in the UK, Allen & York connects talented professionals with organisations delivering projects that balance development, sustainability and environmental responsibility.

If you're an experienced Environmental or Planning Consultant, you're playing a vital role in supporting sustainable development through environmental assessments, planning strategy and regulatory compliance. Your work helps organisations navigate complex planning processes, manage environmental impacts and deliver projects responsibly across sectors including infrastructure, energy, construction and the wider environmental space. So we want to find you the best roles in the market to see your career and impact thrive.

Whether you're looking for your next step up as an experienced Environmental or Planning Consultant, or aiming for a senior or leadership role, our specialist recruiters work with consultancies, developers, infrastructure organisations and public sector bodies across the UK. If you're looking for a role or want to work with a specific organisation, we can help you make your aspirations a reality.

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Browse our latest Environmental and Planning Consultant roles

Explore the latest Environmental and Planning Consultant jobs across the UK, from experienced Environmental Consultant and Planning Consultant roles through to senior positions such as Principal Consultant or Head of Planning. Our opportunities span environmental consultancies, developers, infrastructure projects and public sector organisations.

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Types of Environmental and Planning Consultant Jobs and Salary Expectations

Environmental and Planning careers offer a range of opportunities, from technical advisory and planning support roles to senior leadership positions shaping environmental strategy and project delivery.

At Allen & York, we recruit for Environmental and Planning Consultant roles across consultancies, developers, infrastructure projects and public sector organisations.

Environmental Consultant / Planning Consultant

Responsible for supporting planning applications, conducting environmental assessments and advising clients on environmental regulations, planning strategy and sustainable development requirements.

Typical salary: £35,000 – £50,000 | 0–3 years’ experience

Senior Environmental Consultant / Senior Planning Consultant

Leads project delivery, manages client relationships and provides strategic advice on planning, environmental compliance and development consent processes.

Typical salary: £50,000 – £70,000 | 4–7 years’ experience

Principal Environmental Consultant / Principal Planning Consultant

Oversees complex projects and multidisciplinary teams, ensuring high-quality technical delivery and supporting business development across environmental and planning services.

Typical salary: £70,000 – £90,000 | 7–12 years’ experience

Head of Planning / Environmental Director

Provides strategic leadership across environmental and planning functions, shaping service delivery, driving business growth and supporting major infrastructure and development programmes.

Typical salary: £90,000 – £125,000+ | 12+ years’ experience

If you're interested in making a move from your current role to explore new projects and potential further opportunities for learning and development, please view our current vacancies here:

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Why Work with Allen & York

Supporting your next career move. Finding the right ecology role can be challenging. We simplify the process, connecting you with opportunities that align with your experience, interests and long-term career goals.

It’s all about connections. We’ve built a strong network across the environmental sector, giving you access to ecology opportunities with consultancies, developers, conservation organisations and public sector bodies across the UK.

True sector specialists. We understand the ecology and environmental sector and the skills organisations are looking for. Our team works closely with you to match your expertise with roles where you can make a real impact and continue developing your career.