Environmental Planning Associate or Associate Director

Are you passionate about finding solutions to environmental, socio-economic and sustainability issues? Are you a skilled EIA specialist and project manager? Do you want to work for one of the most sustainable companies in the world? If so, we would love to hear from you!

Our growing Environmental Planning team is seeking a talented Environmental Planning Associate or Associate Director to join our team. You could be based across various locations in the UK (primarily London, Reading, Bristol, Taunton, Edinburgh or Brighton) but we are open to considering other Stantec office locations providing you are within commutable distance. At Stantec, with every community we redefine what is possible. In addition to helping solve some of the key challenges around unlocking the delivery of housing and infrastructure projects, you will join us in working on innovative projects in renewable energy (solar, battery storage and energy networks) and decarbonisation (carbon capture storage, transport and technology). You will also be contributing to building the nations resilience to climate change and improving water quality through the delivery of various water projects.You will have the opportunity to work within a range of planning regimes (including NSIP / DCO and TCPA) helping our clients efficiently meet their objectives in a safe, environmentally, and socially sustainable manner.

About you

You'll be a great fit if you have:

• A relevant degree and full membership of a relevant professional institution.
• Experience in environmental consultancy or a relevant industry sector.
• Expertise in environmental impact assessments (EIAs) across various project types (real estate, energy, water, infrastructure).
• Strong understanding of the UK planning system (Town & Country Planning and DCO regimes).
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• A passion for sustainability and a desire to make a positive impact.

Why join us?

• People culture: We're proud of our friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and driven to succeed.
• Award winning workplace: Named in the top 50 companies to work by Glassdoor 2025. Recognised by Corporate Knights as one of the world's top 10 most sustainable companies 2025. Named 'Best Place to Work' and 'International Consulting Firm of the Year' at the NCE Awards 2024.
• Growth: We're on an exciting growth journey across the UK & Ireland - we want you to be part of it!
• Great Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension plan, annual leave with the option to buy/sell additional days, private medical insurance, group income protection & life assurance included as standard as well as discounted gym membership and lots more.
• Flexible working: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid approach to flexible working.
• Professional development: Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions.

For more information contact Ruth Hoggett (Talent Acquisition Manager)