Senior Environmental Planner
Senior Environmental Planner
Copenhagen, Denmark
Shape a future with purpose at Arup in Copenhagen.
Turn sustainability ambitions into practical decisions across infrastructure and the built environment.
Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have set us apart for over for 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.
Our Environment, Climate and Sustainability team works across major infrastructure, industrial and built environment projects in Denmark and the wider European region. We combine local knowledge with international technical expertise to help clients navigate environmental risks, approvals and project delivery
The Opportunity
We are looking for a Senior Environmental Planner to strengthen our Copenhagen team. You will help clients understand and navigate Danish planning, environmental assessment and consenting processes from the earliest stages of project development. This means identifying what is required, why it is required, who needs to be engaged, what information must be prepared and how approvals are likely to affect programme and risk. You will lead planning and consenting workstreams while working closely with environmental specialists, municipalities, authorities, utilities, clients and multidisciplinary project teams across infrastructure, industrial, property and data centre developments.
As a Senior Environmental Planner at Arup, you will:
Develop clear planning and consenting strategies that identify required plans, environmental assessments, permits, information needs, dependencies and realistic programme assumptions.
Lead local plan, strategic environmental assessment, environmental impact assessment and consenting workstreams, taking responsibility for scope, programme, quality, coordination and commercial delivery.
Give clients practical early advice on the route to consent, likely authority requirements, environmental risks, information needs, sequencing and realistic next steps.
Coordinate multidisciplinary technical inputs and maintain constructive relationships with municipalities, competent authorities, utilities, clients and other stakeholders.
Build trusted client relationships, contribute to proposals and help grow integrated environmental planning, assessment and consenting services in Denmark and across Europe.
Provide experienced guidance and review for developing colleagues, helping the team build stronger planning, permitting and EIA capability.
Does this role inspire you?
We are looking for someone who is motivated in translating regulatory requirements into an executable project plan. We also value:
At least 8 years of relevant experience in Danish spatial planning, environmental assessment or consenting, gained in consultancy, a public authority, a client organisation or a comparable setting.
Strong practical knowledge of local plans and Danish planning and environmental assessment processes, including screening, scoping, environmental impact assessment or strategic environmental assessment.
Experience developing integrated consenting strategies and advising on approvals, sequencing, documentation, authority engagement and programme risk.
A track record of leading planning, consenting or environmental assessment work on complex infrastructure, industrial, property or similar developments.
Strong project management, commercial awareness, client facing and stakeholder engagement skills.
A relevant degree in planning, environmental science, engineering, geography, biology or a related discipline, together with professional fluency in Danish and English.
Experience spanning both consultancy and a public authority or client organisation would be advantageous, but is not essential.
How to apply for this vacancy?
To apply for this vacancy, register your updated CV in English.
Why Arup?
At Arup, we offer a rewarding career with a global company committed to a better future. Our unique trust ownership structure allows us to prioritize meaningful work and invest in our people. We also offer a unique profit share program, allowing our members to share in the results of our collective efforts.
Benefits that work for you:
Professional Growth & Development: Benefit from continuous learning opportunities, training programs, and mentorship to enhance your skills and advance your career at Arup.
Global Opportunities: Collaborate with colleagues worldwide and explore potential short-term or long-term assignments at other Arup offices and project locations.
Financial Well-being & Ownership: Receive a competitive salary and benefits package and share in Arup's success through our global profit-sharing programme.
Work-Life Balance: We offer a hybrid working model and flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
Well-being and Culture: Access to a range of well-being programs, including sports subsidies, social activities, and initiatives promoting a healthy work-life balance. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels welcome, respected, and valued.
At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective where individuality is encouraged. Our strength comes from how we respect, share, and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas. You’ll have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning to Arup, to your career, and to the clients and communities we serve.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of the world around us. We actively promote a culture of inclusion where everyone feels welcome, respected, and valued.
We welcome applications from talented individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible. If you need any assistance or adjustments, please visit our Candidate Support page for contact information and assistance. We're happy to help.
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