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Lepus Consulting Ltd
Eagle Tower
Montpellier Drive
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL50 1TA

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Environmental Planner

Cheltenham

Position: Permanent

Benefits: Various, including stakeholder pension, professional institution subscription paid, CPD allowance

We are looking for someone to join our small, busy and enterprising team of professionals in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. We are looking for a motivated and skilled planning professional to play a key role in delivering Sustainability Appraisals (SA) and Strategic Environmental Assessments (SEA) for Local Authorities and other clients across the UK.

You will work within our multidisciplinary practice to support and lead on SA/SEA projects, contributing to planning documents that help shape more sustainable communities and development strategies. You will bring your understanding of the UK planning system and your enthusiasm for environmental protection to a variety of engaging and high-impact projects.

You will ideally have at least 2 years’ experience of environmental assessment and planning and a degree in a related discipline. We are looking for candidates who feel able to promote the cause of landscape and ecology-led planning and policy in a responsible and professional manner that balances the needs of development with environmental protection, enhancement and management. You should feel comfortable demonstrating a willing versatility for new projects and show diligence and independence when working on projects. An outgoing, likeable and professional personality is desirable as is the ability to work with a small, friendly team. This post will appeal to anyone with an interest in ecological, planning, landscape and sustainability issues and who wishes to make a tangible difference to local government decision making.

Broad knowledge of the UK’s environmental planning system, including a good knowledge of the NPPF and PPG in relation to landscape, ecology and strategic environmental assessment is desirable.

Excellent report writing skills are essential.

You will be joining a skilled team of environmental consultants who will train you and support you in your journey towards becoming a valued and respected member of the team.

Externally, through your relationship with clients and peers as part of your professional membership of a recognised national society such as RTPI, CIEEM, IEMA, LI, CIWEM etc, you will become part of the national fabric of people who wish to make a difference to place making, quality of life, tackling climate change and safeguarding our environment for future generations.

How to apply:

If you meet the requirements for this post and are interested in applying, please email your CV and a covering letter in support of your application by clicking on the Apply Now button.

Please do not call to discuss the post.
Strictly no agencies.

Salary: Negotiable. The salary for this post is to be agreed based on qualifications and experience