Senior Town and Country Planner

Description

• Assisting with the production of guidance notes, standard operating procedures and other support materials to aid effective performance across the wider team.
• Managing complex development proposals through to completion, including the negotiation of s106 agreements, discharging of conditions and commencement notices;
• Providing expert advice to internal colleagues on all aspects of the development and consent process;
• Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, policies and procedures relating to the development and consent process;
• Liaising with internal stakeholders (including Asset Strategy, Legal, Engineering, Finance, Health & Safety etc.) as well as external parties such as local authorities, developers, landowners, environmental groups and statutory consultees;
• Preparing reports and presentations for both internal and external audiences;

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal;
• Comfortable working independently but also able to contribute effectively as part of a team;
• A degree or equivalent qualification in town and country planning or related discipline;
• Proven ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines;
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of projects and deliver them to a high standard;
• 5 yrs (plus) experience working in a planning Team, preferably with a proportion of that time spent in work supporting the UK Water Industry or related industry.
• Experience working in a local authority planning department or private sector consultancy environment;
• Chartered Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI) qualified or working towards chartership;

Benefits

• Health benefits through a Cash Plan
• 25 days annual holiday
• Life assurance payment equal to four times your annual salary
• Two paid community volunteering days a year
• Generous pension with up to 11% company contribution

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance