Environmental Advisor - Development Planning

job description

The role

Natural Resources Wales (NRW) are looking for passionate people with a background in an environmental science, sustainability or planning and want the opportunity to help shape the future of Wales, to join our Development Planning Advice Service. The Service is responsible for influencing both strategic land use plans and projects seeking planning consent. The work is varied, rewarding, and provides the real opportunity to influence sustainable development in Wales.

We have three roles available, with one based in our North West Wales team and two in our North East Team. These roles are flexible across North Wales but regular attendance at our Bangor office is expected.

As a member of our "Once for Wales" development planning Service, you will engage directly with Planning Authorities and developers on a wide variety of proposals including, energy, transport, housing, economic regeneration, tourism and agriculture. You will collaborate with technical experts across NRW to create and provide accurate, robust and influential advice on a wide range of topics including conservation sites, European Protected Species, flood risk, water quality, air quality, contaminated land, and landscape.

We're looking for a collaborative individual with strong organisation and communication skills and a keen interest in environmental protection and planning. Whether you’re looking to build experience in a meaningful and influential sector, or play a part in environmental protection through the planning system, this role offers professional development in the environmental and planning sector, contributing to improving the economic, social, environmental and cultural well‑being of Wales.

As an organisation we support flexible working. You will be contracted to the NRW office at the above location and a suitable hybrid working pattern will be agreed on appointment, however regular attendance at the Bangor office is required. Any regular face to face meetings or training will be planned in advance.

To make an informal enquiry about this role, please contact Bryn Jones or Kathryn Hughes at bryn.jones@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk  kathryn.hughes@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk

Interviews will be face to face the week commencing the 19th January 2026 (details of time and location will be shared in advance).

Successful applicants will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) check. Appointments are normally made within 4 to 8 weeks of the closing date.