Principal Environmental Planning Consultant

4 weeks ago

Glasgow, United Kingdom Gaia Talent Full time

NOTE: Candidates can work out of the Glasgow, Wolverhampton, or Inverness offices.


We are recruiting a Principal Environmental Planning Consultant for a leading independent safety, environment and engineering consultancy that offers the following benefits:


Hybrid & Flexible Working, Competitive Salary & Annual Review, Generous Holiday Entitlement, Company Pension, Discretionary Merit Bonus Scheme, Income Protection Policy, Company pool cars for business travel, Group Life Assurance (4 x Salary), Sponsored Company Social Events, Volunteering Day, Cycle to Work Scheme, Electric Vehicle Car Scheme, Paid Professional Membership, Continuing Professional Development, and Enhanced Company Maternity & Family Leave.


This is a Senior or Principal role with responsibility for team development, team performance and coaching / supervision of supporting staff. The selected candidate will work within a supportive and driven team, delivering Group targets for sales, successful project delivery and client satisfaction.


The Role


We are looking for a Senior or Principal level Planner to support a range of planning applications and EIA projects, taking them from initial conception and feasibility, through the consenting process and discharge of planning conditions.


  • Taking the lead on planning projects, including the submission of applications, monitoring throughout the determination process, responding to comments and discharging planning conditions.
  • Providing advice to clients and the wider team.
  • Liaise with internal and external consultants engaged on planning projects, clients and stakeholders.
  • Taking the lead on community consultation for planning projects.
  • Preparation of planning reports, including Planning Statements, Design and Access Statements, Pre-Application Consultation Reports etc.
  • Technical review and QA of planning submission documents.
  • Provide support to the wider Planning & Development Team where necessary.
  • Have an active involvement in bid preparation, tender submissions and business development.
  • Responsibility for team development, team performance and coaching / supervision of supporting staff.


Qualifications


The ideal candidate will possess a BSc or MSc in Environmental Planning/ EIA/ Town Planning or other relevant discipline and have a full U.K. driving licence with clean driving record.

Chartered member of the RTPI would be viewed favourably.


Experience


The ideal candidate will have experience with regards to many of the following areas/disciplines, preferably in a consultancy role:

  • Proven track record of working in a planning/ multi-disciplinary consultancy in the UK.
  • Experience of leading planning projects for renewables, minerals, waste, residential or industrial developments.
  • Experience of delivering projects within the Town and Country Planning Act, as well as experience of NSIP/DCO, Section 36, Section 37, Development of National Significant application types is desirable.
  • Detailed knowledge of planning legislation and processes across the UK.
  • Knowledge of EIA legislation and processes across the UK.
  • Detailed knowledge of environmental assessment techniques and methodologies.
  • Report writing, including Planning Statements, Design and Access Statements, Pre-Application Consultation Reports etc.
  • Experienced at organising and undertaking community consultation.
  • Technical review and sign off of planning documents.
  • Written and verbal communication skills.
  • Comfortable engaging with key project stakeholders, including consultees and the local community.
  • Project management skills, including delivering projects on time and within budget.

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