Planning Specialist

1 week ago

Blandford Forum, United Kingdom Environment Agency Full time

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Planning Specialist to work as part of a team that engages with, and influences, local planning authorities, planning decision makers and developers to secure best possible environmental outcomes.
- Provide lead technical expertise and guidance to complex major development proposals and planning appeals.
- Project manage our input into high-profile developments including Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects.
- Influence the preparation and review of Local Plans including relevant policies, evidence base, and infrastructure delivery plans. Represent the Environment Agency at Local Plan and Development Consent Order examinations.
- Represent the Environment Agency as an expert witness at appeals and inquiries.
- Develop strong relationships with stakeholders and customers, internally and externally, to maintain robust partnerships and influence environmental outcomes.
- Keep abreast of changing legislation/case law/best practice embedding wider understanding within the team.
- Train, mentor and coach members of the team on policies, procedures, practices and techniques equipping them with the knowledge and skills required to deliver their work in an effective and efficient manner.
- Work closely with other Planning Specialists, supporting the Team Leader in setting the strategic direction of the team.

The team
- We are a dispersed team based in the Bridgwater and Blandford offices.

Experience/skills required- Dealing with and advising on development issues and / or on complex environmental problems;
- Demonstrable successful influencing of organisations and individuals;
- Communicating strategic and technical issues to a range of audiences;
- Working with others to deliver environmental benefits.

You’ll be an expert advisor on planning issues, taking and creating opportunities to achieve sustainable economic prosperity that protects and enhances our environment.

Contact and additional information
- We will encourage you to keep developing your skills and professional knowledge throughout your career. There are opportunities to get involved with incident management and you will be encouraged to take up an incident management role. We have a flexible range of roles you can volunteer for, and you’ll get all the training and support you need.- 07787 834027

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