What does an environmental planner do?
Environmental planners build environmental considerations into the planning and development process. They make sure proposed projects comply with environmental regulations and meet sustainability targets, especially in sectors such as transport, energy and housing.
Their work involves preparing environmental assessments, advising on land use and ecological impact, and helping to mitigate potential harm to biodiversity, air and water quality and natural landscapes. Environmental planners collaborate closely with developers, planning authorities and environmental bodies to align project delivery with environmental policy and legislation, including the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Directive and UK-specific frameworks.
How much does an environmental planner earn?
Environmental planners earn an average salary of £46,000 per year. Senior professionals, including principal and associate-level environmental planners, average £56,000, while managerial and director-level roles average £75,000. Contract environmental planners earn hourly rates of £35 to £68, reflecting steady demand from both the public and private sectors for specialists in environmental assessment and sustainable development.
The salary data above comes from Carrington West's salary surveys, created every 6 months to provide invaluable market analysis and salary benchmarking resources to built environment professionals. View and download the full documents below.
What industries do environmental planners work in?
Carrington West recruits environmental planners for permanent and contract roles across town planning, transport, energy and housing. |
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