Senior Planning Consultant

4 weeks ago


Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom RSK Group Full time

Stephenson Halliday, an RSK Group company, is seeking ambitious professionals to fill Senior Planner and Principal Planner positions within the Planning and EIA Team. This role is based in the South West of England and offers a hybrid working model with a network of offices, including Bristol. The position is full-time and permanent.

As a well-established consultancy, Stephenson Halliday provides planning and landscape services across the UK, particularly in the Energy, Renewables, and Minerals sectors. Our team members collaborate across regional offices to function as a single planning team nationwide.

We are actively looking for talented professionals seeking a fulfilling career opportunity and a role in one of the UK's Top 10 environmental companies.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Supporting and leading major projects in the energy sector and other significant planning applications in England, Scotland, and Wales.
  • Delivering feasibility studies, planning applications, environmental reviews, and documentation for colleagues across the Stephenson Halliday business.
  • Working closely with clients and environmental stakeholders.
  • Providing expert advice on planning matters.
  • Leading the production of proposals and tenders, as well as practice promotion.
  • Identifying opportunities and delivering multiple benefits.

Person Specification:

  • Degree or postgraduate level qualified in a relevant discipline, preferably in Town Planning or a related environmental subject.
  • Full membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) or working towards attaining this.
  • Membership of IEMA, Environmental Practitioner (REnvP), or Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv) is desirable but not essential.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to work as part of a dynamic team.
  • Previous experience in a consultancy environment is advantageous.
  • An excellent knowledge of the planning process, including current methods, legislation, techniques, and guidance.

Salary and Benefits:

  • £35,000 - £55,000+ DOE and Grade
  • Contributory Pension Scheme
  • Life Assurance
  • A flexible wellbeing and benefits programme, including the option to buy additional holidays, private health care, and discounted gym memberships.
  • Professional Development, including financial support for training and professional body membership, plus access to a wide array of courses via our online learning portal.

RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.



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