Overview
Strategic Planning Consultant - £50 per hour
Location: Brentwood, Essex (Hybrid working considered)
Contract: 12 months (initial)
Start Date: ASAP
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Tripod Partners are seeking a highly skilled Strategic Planning Consultant to support a range of high-priority infrastructure and policy planning projects for a Local Authority in Essex. This role involves providing specialist expertise across DCO processes, Gypsy and Traveller planning matters, and developer contributions governance.
Key Responsibilities
* Development Consent Orders (DCO):
o Lead the Council's engagement in the Norwich to Tilbury DCO Examination in Public
o Represent the Council in hearing sessions and prepare formal submissions
o Coordinate response and oversight of the Lower Thames Crossing DCO, including review of key documents and S106 obligations
* Gypsy and Traveller Policy:
o Oversee policy development and assess planning applications involving Traveller communities
* Infrastructure Planning:
o Support governance and implementation of Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) and S106 contributions
o Contribute to the development of an Infrastructure Investment Plan
Requirements
* Strong technical knowledge of planning policy, infrastructure planning, and DCO processes
* Experience representing local authorities in examinations or public hearings
* Understanding of Gypsy and Traveller planning legislation
* Familiarity with CIL and S106 processes
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
If you're an experienced planning consultant ready to support critical infrastructure projects with autonomy and impact, we'd love to hear from you
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