Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand · Hybrid
About the business and the role Do you believe you can make the world a better place? SLR Consulting is a global multi-disciplinary consultancy centred on environment & sustainability and operates across more than 120 co…
Skills: Project Leadership, Policy Development, Consenting, Client Relationship Management, Stakeholder Engagement
Manchester, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
SLR is a global leader in sustainability solutions, working with clients to help make sustainability happen, within a collaborative, people‑first culture. Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Senior Eco…
Skills: Ecological Project Management, Ecological Appraisals, Environmental Impact Assessments, Habitats Regulations Assessments, Licence Applications
Cheshire, Connecticut, United States · On-site
$85k–$130k/yr
As a Resident Engineer/Chief Inspector you will provide oversight services for a variety of infrastructure projects in scope and size from road reconstruction projects to complex bridge replacement projects across Connec…
Skills: Field Inspection, Contract Compliance, Project Oversight, Construction Management, Material Testing
City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia · Hybrid
Principal Hydrogeologist Our Asia-Pacific groundwater team is looking to build our capacity to deliver high-quality work through the addition of an accomplished and professional Principal Consultant. In this role, our id…
Skills: Client Management, Project Management, Groundwater Science, Technical Report Writing, Bid Preparation
Brazil · On-site
Somos a SLR, uma equipe global de profissionais de consultoria, meio ambiente, engenharia e regulamentação. Prestamos serviços ambientais e de sustentabilidade aos nossos clientes por meio da integração de mais de 30 dis…
Skills: Geological Modeling, Mineral Resource Estimation, QA/QC, Geological Database Analysis, Field Campaigns
Brazil · On-site
Somos a SLR, uma equipe global de profissionais de consultoria, meio ambiente, engenharia e regulamentação. Prestamos serviços ambientais e de sustentabilidade aos nossos clientes por meio da integração de mais de 30 dis…
Skills: Geological Modeling, Mineral Resource Estimation, Project Management, Technical Reporting, Due Diligence
Glastonbury, Connecticut, United States · Hybrid
$160k–$200k/yr
We are SLR Consulting (US), a 500+ coast-to-coast team of advisory, environmental/engineering, and regulatory professionals. We deliver environmental and sustainability services to our clients through the integration of …
Skills: Business Development, Project Management, Environmental Remediation, Site Investigation, Regulatory Compliance
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom · Hybrid
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced geospatial leader to join SLR's growing Geospatial & Data Solutions team as a Principal Geospatial Consultant. Based in our Edinburgh office, this role combines peopl…
Skills: People Leadership, Business Development, Project Delivery, Geospatial Analysis, Enterprise GIS
Cheshire, Connecticut, United States · On-site
$60k–$72k/yr
We are SLR Consulting (US), a 500+ coast-to-coast team of advisory, environmental/engineering, and regulatory professionals. We deliver environmental and sustainability services to our clients through the integration of …
Skills: Proposal Writing, Proofreading, Editing, Document Production, Microsoft Office
London, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
This role will focus on enhancing and maintaining data pipelines to process financial and ESG data. What this role will do: • Design, build, and maintain robust data pipelines using tools like Snowflake, Dagster, and SQL…
Skills: Python, SQL, Snowflake, Dagster, AWS
Victoria, Prince Edward Island, Canada · Hybrid
$60k–$80k/yr
We are SLR Consulting (Americas), a 1500+ team of advisory, environmental, engineering, and regulatory professionals across Canada, the United States, and LATAM. We deliver environmental and sustainability services to ou…
Skills: Proofreading, Technical Editing, MS Word, Adobe Acrobat, MS Excel
Maidstone, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
Join Our Growing Geotechnical Team! Are you an early-career Engineer passionate about geotechnical engineering? Aspiring to become a chartered geologist (CGeol) or chartered civil engineer (CEng)? The role Hands-On Exper…
Skills: Site Supervision, Laboratory Testing, Geotechnical Analysis, Ground Investigations, Landfill Engineering
Leeds, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
SLR is a global leader in sustainability solutions, working with clients to help make sustainability happen within a collaborative, people-first culture. Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Geoenvironm…
Skills: Project Management, Business Development, Bid Management, Financial Management, Site Investigation
Leeds, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
SLR is a global leader in sustainability solutions, working with clients to help make sustainability happen, within a collaborative, people-first culture. Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Senior Geo…
Skills: Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Site Investigation Design, Land Contamination Assessment, Remediation Strategy
Leeds, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
SLR has a busy, well-established Land Quality team in its European Operations. Due to ongoing commercial success and a busy forward order book, it is looking to expand its Land Quality team in the UK with the appointment…
Skills: Geo-environmental Site Investigation, Technical Reporting, Fieldwork Management, Contaminated Land Assessment, Data Analysis
Bothell, Washington, United States · On-site
$130k–$160k/yr
We are SLR Consulting (US), a 500+ coast-to-coast team of advisory, environmental/engineering, and regulatory professionals. We deliver environmental and sustainability services to our clients through the integration of …
Skills: Site Investigation, Remediation, Client Relationship Management, Business Development, Project Management
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
SLR is a global sustainability consultancy helping clients deliver practical, sustainable solutions within a collaborative, people-first culture. Our Sustainable Waste Management team is looking to further increase its c…
Skills: Waste Management, Procurement, Infrastructure Projects, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management
Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom · On-site
We are looking for an enthusiastic, articulate and analytical graduate to join our team in Cardiff. Our projects vary in scale and size across the UK with no two projects the same. Our past and current work includes nati…
Skills: Traffic Survey Coordination, Data Analysis, Transport Statements, Transport Assessments, Travel Plans
Bradford-on-Avon, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
Lead and grow a thriving ecology team across the South West SLR is a global leader in sustainability solutions, working with clients to help make sustainability happen, within a collaborative, people-first culture. We ar…
Skills: People Leadership, Team Management, Project Management, Financial Management, Resource Planning
Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates · On-site
About the Company SLR is a global leader in environmental and sustainability advisory, with over 100 offices across 13 countries. We partner with clients to deliver innovative, science-based solutions that advance sustai…
Skills: Environmental Impact Assessment, Environmental Permitting, Environmental Auditing, Technical Report Writing, Data Analysis
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Lead complex planning, policy, and consenting projects while providing strategic advice to a diverse client portfolio. Mentor regional planners and collaborate with multidisciplinary specialists to deliver integrated sustainability solutions.
Requires a qualification in Resource Management Planning and approximately 8+ years of NZ planning experience. Candidates should hold or be able to achieve full NZPI membership and demonstrate strong leadership and commercial capabilities.
Do you believe you can make the world a better place?
SLR Consulting is a global multi-disciplinary consultancy centred on environment & sustainability and operates across more than 120 countries. Our purpose is Making Sustainability Happen, which we achieve by having a team of experts who partner with our clients to tackle some of the world’s most complex sustainability challenges.
We are looking for a Principal Planner to join our Southern Planning team which extends across our Wellington, Christchurch, and Dunedin offices.
Based in Ōtepoti Dunedin, you'll have the autonomy to influence projects of regional significance, while being supported by a national team of 60 planning professionals. Ōtepoti Dunedin offers the opportunity to build a rewarding career while enjoying an exceptional lifestyle. With easy access to world-class outdoor recreation, a vibrant cultural scene and strong sense of community, it's an ideal location for professionals looking to make a meaningful impact whilst maintaining work-life balance.
In this role, you'll lead complex planning and policy projects, work alongside some of New Zealand's leading environmental specialists, and help grow our presence across local government, infrastructure, renewables, and development sectors.
Project Leadership - Lead complex planning, policy, and consenting projects across a diverse client portfolio.
Client Growth - Develop trusted advisor relationships and identify opportunities to expand SLR's presence across key sectors.
Technical Excellence - Provide high-level planning expertise and strategic advice to clients and project teams.
People Leadership - Mentor and develop planners across the Southern region and wider national team.
Quality Assurance - Undertake technical reviews and ensure consistently high standards of project delivery.
Collaboration - Work closely with SLR's multidisciplinary specialists to deliver integrated solutions for clients.
About You
You are an experienced planning professional who combines technical excellent with strong commercial and relationship-building capability. You enjoy leading complex projects, mentoring others, and helping clients navigate challenging planning environments.
Ideally, you will bring:
A qualification in Resource Management Planning or other relevant discipline
Full NZPI membership, or the ability to achieve it.
Approximately 8+ years of NZ planning experience within consultancy, local government, or a related environment.
Demonstrated experience leading complex planning, policy, and/or consenting projects.
Strong client relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.
Experience working within multidisciplinary project teams.
A commercial mindset and ability to identify new opportunities.
A collaborative and supportive leadership style
We are proud of our unique culture where we work together to collaborate on projects to get the best possible outcome for our clients. SLR supports flexible working arrangements as we recognise that every person is different, and our benefits aim to ensure that we cater for all.
You can find a comprehensive list here.
We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills and passion. Please note that interviews are conducted with gender diverse interview panels to the best of our ability. When you apply, please feel free to tell us the pronouns you use and let us know of any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. You must be part of the preferred supplier agreement list which is coordinated through our Talent Acquisition team.
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Making Sustainability Happen
SLR is a committed partner in our clients’ sustainability journeys. We help them move from influence to impact, turning intent into purposeful, practical action that delivers real-world results. Guided by our philosophy of Rational Sustainability, we focus on what truly drives long-term value. By viewing decisions through the lenses of risk, reward, and resilience, we help clients act with confidence, balancing environmental and social responsibility with commercial and strategic success. Our purpose - Making Sustainability Happen - means delivering outcomes that are grounded in evidence, shaped by experience, and built to last. SLR has been advising clients for over 30 years at every point of their project life-cycle. Starting as a UK business, we now operate as a global company with more than 4,500 people delivering client solutions across six regions. We have grown both organically and through welcoming other like-minded businesses with a similar One Team culture into the SLR group. We are ably supported by our principal investor, Ares Management, and will continue to build a balanced, successful and growing business. We’ve designed working life at SLR to look a little different. Because we know talented people often feel restricted by the rigid systems, lack of cross-functional collaboration and limited options for growth on offer elsewhere. Our One Team culture promotes meaningful professional and personal growth, our flat management structure provides many opportunities to progress, and our collaborative approach means you’ll get the chance to work on projects you care about and make a real difference. If you’re purpose-driven, self-motivated and keen to make an impact on a global scale, we want to hear from you.
Offices: 12 Red Lion Square, Summit House, London, England WC1R 4QH, GB · 22118 20th Ave SE, Suite G202,, Bothell, WA, 98021,, US · Fourways Manor Office Park, Unit 7, Metago House, 1 Macbeth Street, Fourways, Johannesburg 2191, ZA · 2700 Gambell St, Anchorage, AK 99503, US · Rosario Norte 100, Piso 14, Las Condes, Santiago, CL
Making Sustainability Happen
SLR is a committed partner in our clients’ sustainability journeys. We help them move from influence to impact, turning intent into purposeful, practical action that delivers real-world results. Guided by our philosophy of Rational Sustainability, we focus on what truly drives long-term value. By viewing decisions through the lenses of risk, reward, and resilience, we help clients act with confidence, balancing environmental and social responsibility with commercial and strategic success. Our purpose - Making Sustainability Happen - means delivering outcomes that are grounded in evidence, shaped by experience, and built to last. SLR has been advising clients for over 30 years at every point of their project life-cycle. Starting as a UK business, we now operate as a global company with more than 4,500 people delivering client solutions across six regions. We have grown both organically and through welcoming other like-minded businesses with a similar One Team culture into the SLR group. We are ably supported by our principal investor, Ares Management, and will continue to build a balanced, successful and growing business. We’ve designed working life at SLR to look a little different. Because we know talented people often feel restricted by the rigid systems, lack of cross-functional collaboration and limited options for growth on offer elsewhere. Our One Team culture promotes meaningful professional and personal growth, our flat management structure provides many opportunities to progress, and our collaborative approach means you’ll get the chance to work on projects you care about and make a real difference. If you’re purpose-driven, self-motivated and keen to make an impact on a global scale, we want to hear from you.
Offices: 12 Red Lion Square, Summit House, London, England WC1R 4QH, GB · 22118 20th Ave SE, Suite G202,, Bothell, WA, 98021,, US · Fourways Manor Office Park, Unit 7, Metago House, 1 Macbeth Street, Fourways, Johannesburg 2191, ZA · 2700 Gambell St, Anchorage, AK 99503, US · Rosario Norte 100, Piso 14, Las Condes, Santiago, CL
