Associate Director – Environmental Impact Assessment

Lanpro is seeking an Associate Director for Environmental Impact Assessment in Cambridge, UK. The role requires expertise in EIA processes, including management, coordination, and preparation of Environmental Statements. Candidates should have experience with energy infrastructure, UK planning systems, and excellent communication and project management skills. The company values sustainability and offers a hybrid working environment along with various benefits, including enhanced leave and a growth bonus scheme.
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 sta ges of the EIA process. This includes EIA Management and Coordination screening scoping and the preparation of Environmental Statements. Due to working on nationally significant infrastructure projects (including large scale solar projects) the ideal candidate will have experience of post submission/determination within the development consent order and TCPA (Town & Country Planning) processes all surrounding the United Kingdom Planning system and legislation. The ideal candidate will have: A relevant degree or masters in environment science or equivalent Recent experience in consultancy in a similar role Associate / Associate Director. Experience of energy infrastructure and EIA planning experience 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 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 varied audience. Lanpro a bit about us Our independent and forwardthinking multidisciplinary consultancy provides exceptional planning design and environmental services across the UK underpinned by regional knowledge servicespecific expertise and strong client relationships. Were proud of what weve built over the last 15 years of operating from small residential developments to renewable energy infrastructure of national importance. Most recently weve been recognised as a business to be one of the top 10 fastest growing planning led consultancies in the UK and were working on some of the largest nationally significant infrastructure projects out there. Were looking for further talented and driven Environmental Planning experts at the Associate Director level (capable to project and account manage key projects and client relationships) following further growth in client base and new instructions. 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 thats why we hold these strongly as our company values. We offer benefits which benefit: 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 12month 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 persons potential and well help you reach yours. Interested in finding out more about our inclusive and rewarding culture at Lanpro why not see what the team say via Glassdoor: Lanpro Reviews: What Is It Like to Work At Lanpro Glassdoor