Job Description
Senior / Planning Consultant - Environmental Consultancy
Location: Irvine, Ayrshire / Hybrid Working
Salary: Circa £40,000 - £55,000 dependant on experience plus package including;
- Company pension.
- Team bonus.
- Private medical insurance.
- 28 days annual leave (increasing with length of service).
- Travel and expenses allowance.
- Excellent career advancement opportunities.
- Flexible working
Summary
A successful planning and environmental consultancy specialising in land and building projects within housing, renewables, community and recreation is looking to hire a talented Planning Consultant who enjoys taking responsibility and leading projects.
Working within a multidisciplinary team, the role will require an excellent eye for detail in reviewing and approving submissions of EIA and non-EIA planning applications.
They are seeking an individual who can prepare quotations/proposals, manage subcontractors and deliver projects for our clients. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical, report-writing and project management skills, and have a proven ability to run and contribute to medium to large-scale complex projects whilst producing high-quality results.
Skillset And Qualifications
- A relevant degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning, or similar (renewables experience desirable)
- 5+ years professional experience.
- Experience of preparing and editing documents for submission to planning
- authorities.
- Project delivery, office and site experience.
- Proven experience of working on projects at all development stages, the capability to
- run complex projects and delivery of high-quality results.
- Experience of the UK planning systems.
- Experience of working in an interdisciplinary environment.
- Ability to write clear, concise and professional reports.
- Strong IT skills, with experience of using all MS office applications.
- Excellent communication skills and English language skills
- Full, clean driving licence.
Desirable
- Chartered member status of the Royal Town Planning Institute (or working towards).
- Experience with renewable energy projects.