Senior to Senior Associate Environmental Planner| Energy

Senior to Senior Associate EIA Coordinator | Energy

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. Stantec’s four key values are:

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

Stantec is currently seeking an experienced EIA Coordinator at a Senior to Senior Associate level to join our team permanently. With offices across the UK, we offer a mix of home and office working to promote work–life balance and effective team collaboration. We encourage applications regardless of UK location.

Our broad-based growth supports projects across multiple sectors, including major energy and infrastructure schemes. We are working on several exciting and innovative energy projects, including carbon capture and storage, renewable energy of all types and scales, hydrogen, and transmission & distribution.

As we support some of the country’s most significant projects, we need a candidate whose ambition matches our own.

At the Senior/Senior Associate level, your tasks will include supporting the planning and delivery of energy and infrastructure projects and advising our clients throughout the development lifecycle. You will manage EIA screening and scoping processes, and prepare Environmental Statements, reviewing technical input, and other environmental and planning-related reports. Associates and Senior Associates will support, guide, and have opportunities to lead projects, overseeing Environmental Impact Assessments and related reports.

You will work with senior leaders to develop client relationships and support the development of junior team members.

Additional responsibilities include contributing to proposals and bids, financial management of project work, and delivering a broad range of integrated environmental services.

• Strong environmental planning experience (EIA) with a preference for experience or interest in the energy sector, and either chartered or working towards chartership.
• Broad understanding of environmental issues and disciplines, knowledge of consenting regimes and development management procedures (Town and Country Planning & Planning Act, Hybrid Bill, etc.).
• Experience leading multi‑disciplinary teams, a track record of financial management of projects, and excellent communication skills at all levels.
• Ability to manage and mentor others; competency and flexibility to meet the demands of the role.
• Potential to work across all Stantec office locations, with full‑time or part‑time options available.

• People culture – friendly and collaborative environment.
• Awards – 2023 NCE Consultancy of the Year and top 10 Corporate Knights most sustainable companies in the world.
• Competitive salary, pension plan, holidays, private medical insurance, discounted gym membership, and more.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Great projects across all sectors in the UK&I.
• Industry‑leading training and development and paid professional subscriptions.

The Stantec community unites over 31,000 employees working in 450 locations across 6 continents. We have worked with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver, and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy, and prosperous communities.

Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients’ vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights.