Environmental Planner (Developmental)
| Posting date: | 19 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £20.79 to £31.45 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 February 2026 |
| Location: | Lakenheath, Brandon |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | US Visiting Forces |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 062576 |
Summary
Job Title: Environmental Planner (Developmental)
PP-SRS-GRD: S-XXXX-11/12
Location: RAF Lakenheath
Vacancy Number: 062576
Open Date: 19 February 2026
Close Date: 26 February 2026
Work Hours Per Week: 37.5
Salary (Per Hour): £20.79 - £31.45
This is a developmental position. You will be provided job progression training for completion of the requirements of this position.
Several vacancies may be available - multiple selections may be made
Primary role
This is a developmental Environmental Planner position within the Air Force, where you will work under a senior mentor to become a well-rounded professional. Key responsibilities include managing both in-house and contracted environmental projects to ensure compliance with federal and local laws, implementing short-term goals for the overall management plan, and providing expert environmental advice. You will also coordinate installation-wide environmental training. The role includes a formal training and development plan, with the successful completion of all regulatory training requirements leading to a target grade of S-12
Required Qualifications:
Must have a degree in and appropriate scientific (or in Community Planning/ Architecture) field plus one year of specialized experience per the key skills OR an HND /City & Guilds/ NVQ Level 5 in an appropriate scientific field pus two years specialized experience
Company benefits include:
• Competitive salary: the starting salary for this position is £20.79 per hour
• Holiday: 25 days Annual Leave + UK Bank Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Pension Scheme
• Free On-Site Parking
• Employee extras such as: Life Assurance scheme, Employee Assistance Program, Specialized Training, Development Opportunities, Fitness Facilities, Receive time off, cash, and honorary awards for significant contributions
Key Skills required for this role
1. Knowledge of professional environmental principles, practices, techniques, and procedures to effectively perform project development, execution, training, and advisory services in assigned projects.
2. Knowledge to troubleshoot environmental problems requiring investigation of unsanitary or questionable conditions in assigned projects or program(s).
3. Knowledge of applicable Federal and local laws, regulations, integration principles and practices, and other guidance to make decisions and recommendations concerning assigned restoration, compliance, conservation, pollution prevention, and/or integration principles and practices; and health, safety, and security practices.
4. Skill to integrate an interdisciplinary team of professionals to include attorneys, public health specialists, public affairs specialists, biological scientists, environmental engineers, physical scientists, general engineers, community planners, regulators, other governmental officials, and community groups.
5. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy, and establish effective working relationships with others.
Conditions of employment for this role
1. You will be required to handle and safeguard sensitive information in accordance with applicable US and UK laws, rules and regulations.
2. You may be required to travel by military and/or civilian aircraft and you may also be required to travel to the US or other country, in the performance of official duties or attend necessary training, this position may also be coded as mission essential.
3. You will be required to complete a 6-month probationary period.
4. Overtime may be required.
5. You may be assigned other duties not included in this position description, but that are appropriate to the grade and skill set of the incumbent.
6. You must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
7. Your work hours will be 37.5 hours per week on a fixed schedule (Mon-Fri 08.00-16.30) where start & end times may be modified due to mission needs and in accordance with the organization's flexible working policies.
8. This position is designated a Non-Critical APDP position. Category: Facilities Engineering S-13 and below: Level II. This position has been designated as an acquisition position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP). The employee must meet, or be capable of meeting Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act certification requirements applicable to the career category designated on the position description within 24 months of assignment. This position also requires the employee to engage in acquisition continuous learning activities achieving 80 Continuous Learning points every 24 months.
9. The work requires you to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, UK valid driver's license (Cat B) is required for the position.
10. You may be required to serve as a member of the Emergency Response Force during exercises or in the event of an actual emergency.
11. You may be required to obtain job-related certifications.
12. You must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance required for this position; UK NATO required.
13. The Local National Direct Hire (LNDH) Program does not participate in regular drug testing; however, positions covered by this document may be subject to drug testing upon reasonable suspicion of substance abuse, and safety mishap or accident testing.
NOTE: You will require a security clearance and a right to work in the UK.
This position may have certain restrictions to US citizens including US dual nationals due to the Status of Forces Agreement. For additional information contact the LNDH team on 01638 544955.
Application: https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/HiHn37upJw
Supporting Documents to be submitted via email to 100fss.fsmc6@us.af.mil
PP-SRS-GRD: S-XXXX-11/12
Location: RAF Lakenheath
Vacancy Number: 062576
Open Date: 19 February 2026
Close Date: 26 February 2026
Work Hours Per Week: 37.5
Salary (Per Hour): £20.79 - £31.45
This is a developmental position. You will be provided job progression training for completion of the requirements of this position.
Several vacancies may be available - multiple selections may be made
Primary role
This is a developmental Environmental Planner position within the Air Force, where you will work under a senior mentor to become a well-rounded professional. Key responsibilities include managing both in-house and contracted environmental projects to ensure compliance with federal and local laws, implementing short-term goals for the overall management plan, and providing expert environmental advice. You will also coordinate installation-wide environmental training. The role includes a formal training and development plan, with the successful completion of all regulatory training requirements leading to a target grade of S-12
Required Qualifications:
Must have a degree in and appropriate scientific (or in Community Planning/ Architecture) field plus one year of specialized experience per the key skills OR an HND /City & Guilds/ NVQ Level 5 in an appropriate scientific field pus two years specialized experience
Company benefits include:
• Competitive salary: the starting salary for this position is £20.79 per hour
• Holiday: 25 days Annual Leave + UK Bank Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Pension Scheme
• Free On-Site Parking
• Employee extras such as: Life Assurance scheme, Employee Assistance Program, Specialized Training, Development Opportunities, Fitness Facilities, Receive time off, cash, and honorary awards for significant contributions
Key Skills required for this role
1. Knowledge of professional environmental principles, practices, techniques, and procedures to effectively perform project development, execution, training, and advisory services in assigned projects.
2. Knowledge to troubleshoot environmental problems requiring investigation of unsanitary or questionable conditions in assigned projects or program(s).
3. Knowledge of applicable Federal and local laws, regulations, integration principles and practices, and other guidance to make decisions and recommendations concerning assigned restoration, compliance, conservation, pollution prevention, and/or integration principles and practices; and health, safety, and security practices.
4. Skill to integrate an interdisciplinary team of professionals to include attorneys, public health specialists, public affairs specialists, biological scientists, environmental engineers, physical scientists, general engineers, community planners, regulators, other governmental officials, and community groups.
5. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy, and establish effective working relationships with others.
Conditions of employment for this role
1. You will be required to handle and safeguard sensitive information in accordance with applicable US and UK laws, rules and regulations.
2. You may be required to travel by military and/or civilian aircraft and you may also be required to travel to the US or other country, in the performance of official duties or attend necessary training, this position may also be coded as mission essential.
3. You will be required to complete a 6-month probationary period.
4. Overtime may be required.
5. You may be assigned other duties not included in this position description, but that are appropriate to the grade and skill set of the incumbent.
6. You must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
7. Your work hours will be 37.5 hours per week on a fixed schedule (Mon-Fri 08.00-16.30) where start & end times may be modified due to mission needs and in accordance with the organization's flexible working policies.
8. This position is designated a Non-Critical APDP position. Category: Facilities Engineering S-13 and below: Level II. This position has been designated as an acquisition position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP). The employee must meet, or be capable of meeting Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act certification requirements applicable to the career category designated on the position description within 24 months of assignment. This position also requires the employee to engage in acquisition continuous learning activities achieving 80 Continuous Learning points every 24 months.
9. The work requires you to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, UK valid driver's license (Cat B) is required for the position.
10. You may be required to serve as a member of the Emergency Response Force during exercises or in the event of an actual emergency.
11. You may be required to obtain job-related certifications.
12. You must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance required for this position; UK NATO required.
13. The Local National Direct Hire (LNDH) Program does not participate in regular drug testing; however, positions covered by this document may be subject to drug testing upon reasonable suspicion of substance abuse, and safety mishap or accident testing.
NOTE: You will require a security clearance and a right to work in the UK.
This position may have certain restrictions to US citizens including US dual nationals due to the Status of Forces Agreement. For additional information contact the LNDH team on 01638 544955.
Application: https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/HiHn37upJw
Supporting Documents to be submitted via email to 100fss.fsmc6@us.af.mil