Job description
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects, influence strategic decision-making, and contribute to high-profile planning and environmental work. My client is looking for an experienced and motivated Principal Planning & Environmental Consultant to join their growing team. You'll play a key role in delivering expert planning advice, managing projects, mentoring colleagues, and shaping the future direction of our Planning Department.
What You'll Be Doing
As a senior member of the team, you will:
Project Leadership & Technical Delivery
- Lead and contribute to Planning applications, Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), and mitigation strategies
- Review policies, legislation, and technical reports to support complex project assessments
- Assess development risks and liabilities, including due diligence and insurance work
- Prepare and oversee high-quality technical reports, legal documents, and expert submissions
- Support and contribute to environmental permit applications
Project & Client Management
- Manage multiple projects to time and budget, including financial oversight and reporting
- Liaise with clients, consultants, and regulatory authorities at both operational and strategic levels
- Lead and coordinate sub-consultants and multidisciplinary teams
- Provide clear, strategic advice and recommendations to clients
Team Leadership & Development
- Mentor and support junior team members, including training and performance reviews
- Review and quality-check technical work produced by colleagues
- Line management responsibilities including appraisals, development plans, and workload coordination
Strategy & Business Contribution
- Contribute to the company's growth through client engagement and business development
- Represent the company at industry events and with professional bodies
Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
- Professional membership of RTPI or CIWM.
- Planning and EIA experience is essential.
- Previous consultancy or private sector experience is desirable.
- Experience in minerals and waste is desirable.
- Previous line management experience is desirable.
- Ability to supervise a range of practical works and/or others undertaking field works.
- High standards of written work and overseeing work prepared by colleagues.
- Experience of implementing Quality Management Systems throughout the project.
- Experience of project management and financial control including preparing, working to and amending budgets.
- Good project management, administrative, communication and organisational skills.
- UK Driving Licence.
Desirable
- Consultancy or private sector experience
- Experience in minerals and waste sectors
- Previous line management experience
Key Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- High attention to detail and quality of written work
- Financial and budget management experience
- Knowledge of planning legislation and environmental guidance
- Experience working within Quality Management Systems
Health & Safety
We place a strong emphasis on safety and expect all employees to:
- Follow company health & safety policies and procedures
- Take responsibility for their own and others' wellbeing
- Participate in relevant training and safe working practices
For more information or to have an informal chat, please Barrie on 01202 888986 or email bdempster@allen-york.com
About us: Allen & York have been matching purposeful people with purpose-led organisations for 30 years. We partner with our clients and candidates on roles that build an understanding of climate change, promote sustainability and create inclusive and responsible organisations, working towards a sustainable world for us all. Committed to inclusiveness in the workplace, we aim to increase diversity across all areas and therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether or not they have a disability. Let's help build a better world, together.
