Senior to Senior Associate Environmental Planner| Energy

Senior to Senior Associate EIA Coordinator | Energy

Stantec, Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

At Stantec, we have built our reputation over decades of success. We are now looking forward to an exciting period ahead as we grow our multidisciplinary teams. Our four key values are:

• We are driven to achieve.
• We put people first.
• We do what is right.
• We are better together.

We are seeking an experienced EIA Coordinator at a Senior level through to Senior Associate to join our team permanently. You will support the planning and delivery of energy and infrastructure projects across the UK, advising clients through the development lifecycle. The role includes managing EIA screening and scoping processes, preparing Environmental Statements, reviewing technical input, and producing environmental and planning‑related reports.

As a Senior or Senior Associate, you will lead environmental teams, oversee Environmental Impact Assessments, and work with other senior members to develop client relationships and support the growth of junior teammates. You will also contribute to proposals, bids, and the financial management of our project work.

We expect you to have strong environmental planning experience (EIA), preferably in the energy sector, and to be a chartered professional or working towards chartership. You should have a broad understanding of environmental issues, competent knowledge of consenting regimes and development management procedures (Town and Country Planning, Planning Act, Hybrid Bill, etc.), and ideally DCO experience.

Leadership experience leading multidisciplinary teams, a track record of financial project management, excellent communication skills at all levels, and a capacity to manage and mentor others are essential. Flexibility and competency to meet the demands of the role are key.

• Collaborative and friendly people culture.
• Recognised as 2023 NCE Consultancy of the Year and a top 10 Corporate Knights most sustainable company.
• Competitive salary, pension plan, holidays, free private medical insurance, discounted gym membership, and more.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• High‑profile projects across all sectors in the UK & Ireland.
• Industry‑leading training and development, plus paid professional subscriptions.

Full‑time or part‑time options are available with a mix of home and office work to support a healthy work‑life balance.