Senior/Principal Planner (EIA)

Location: North West England or North Wales (hybrid)

Are you ready to lead the future of environmental planning and consultancy? We’re seeking a Principal Consultant to drive growth in an SME environmental consultancy, guiding clients through complex projects in property, infrastructure, and renewable energy.

You’ll bring technical expertise, commercial insight, and leadership to deliver high-quality solutions, grow the client base, and support a talented team.

What you’ll be doing:

Lead large, complex projects to time and budget
Provide expert technical advice and review reports
Mentor and manage a growing consultant team
Build lasting client relationships and win new work
Oversee bids, tenders, and project pipelines
Ensure compliance with health, safety, and quality standards

What we’re looking for:

Strong track record in Planning & EIA
Experience in a consultancy setting
Skilled in client engagement and business development
Experienced in team leadership/mentoring
Commercially aware with focus on risk and finance

What you’ll gain:

Shape sustainable development and net zero projects
Career progression and leadership opportunities
Hybrid working with collaborative culture
Professional development

VIQU Energy

Get in touch with VIQU Energy for a private discussion about this role. Have someone in mind for this role? We offer rewards of up to £1,000 for successful introductions (T&C apply).

To stay in the loop with the latest industry opportunities, follow @VIQU Energy on LinkedIn.

VIQU Energy jobs

Senior Environmental Planner