Build the world you want to live in with a career in the infrastructure property sector.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Planner with experience of the Planning Act 2008 procedures to join Carter Jonas’ Infrastructure Consents team. The role would be based in Leeds although individuals wishing to work remotely with occasional office visits can also be suitable.
We offer a highly competitive salary package which includes a fantastic benefits package including a variety of flexible benefits allowing you to choose those that suit your personal circumstances including purchasing additional leave, health cash plans, cycle to work scheme and so on! In addition, we welcome applications from those seeking flexible or agile working arrangements and can be discussed at the application stage.
The rapidly growing team has a number of existing appointments on Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) across various project sectors including rail, road, energy, high voltage transmission, and Business and Commercial NSIPs. The team also have a strong project bank of green energy projects and provides an opportunity to be at the forefront of progressing renewable energy initiatives in the UK. The consent team have a strong history of advising on a huge range of infrastructure projects, across a wide spectrum of consent regimes, including, but not limited to DCOs,, TWAOs, Section 36 projects and conventional TCPA projects. In the last 12 months alone the consents team have managed and submitted four DCOs, a multi-billion-pound TWAO, and a number of smaller renewable TCPA applications, and we have many more projects currently starting their NSIP journey.
We offer a competitive salary with excellent benefits including 25 days annual leave, pension contribution, life assurance and are open to those seeking hybrid and/or flexible working arrangements. In addition, we offer an excellent range of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle.
What does it take to be successful?
This role would be ideal for a qualified planner with experience and knowledge of the NSIP and/or similar, or of managing large and complex project teams, and who wishes to be part of one of the country’s fastest growing infrastructure teams working with some of the UK’s largest infrastructure clients, including Network Rail, National Highways, National Grid, alongside the opportunity to work with industry leading renewable clients, contributing to the national energy ambitions for clean energy. A willingness and ability to travel throughout the UK is an advantage, but flexibility and ensuring a prime work/life balance is one of the key ambitions for Carter Jonas as a business.
We offer a highly competitive rewards package including group pension, flexible benefits, referral schemes and generous annual leave.
As an equal opportunity employer, we are dedicated to driving diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Learning and development is important to us; we encourage everyone to continue developing to optimise their performance and fulfil their potential. We have an agile flexible working policy; many of our team work flexibly, we would be happy to talk to you about how this could work for you. We enjoy what we do, and we do it well, which is why 80% of our business comes from repeat clients.
About us:
Since 1855, Carter Jonas has grown to be one of the largest and most respected property consultancies in the UK with a network of 34 offices across England and Wales, employing more than 1,000 partners and employees.
Our tailored service and Simply Better Advice have enabled us to forge lasting, intelligent and trusting partnerships with our clients. These long-standing relationships are our most important and most closely protected asset. From private landowners to local authorities, pension funds to farmers – our universe of client experience is among the most varied in UK property.
We employ the very best people. We are a place where people want to work, and our culture is both collaborative and business minded. We have experts in every field who deliver long term advice that enhances our clients’ future prosperity.
Ahead of the curve, we are pioneering in the use of technology within the property industry, making Carter Jonas a hugely exciting place to work.
Our values:
* Approachable – We treat every relationship with respect, integrity, and warmth
* Effective – We do what we say we will, we do it well and we are accountable
* Ambitious – We are ambitious for our clients and for our firm
We look to recruit individuals who represent our core values, but who can also demonstrate the six Carter Jonas competencies that are the foundation of our career pathways. These competencies will aide their personal development in the business, and comprise of:
* Communication - Ensures effective, clear, and relevant communications in support of business objectives
* People - Demonstrates leadership in conduct and effectively manages and develops people to optimise performance through others
* Business Development & Client Care - Ensures effective communication to facilitate excellent client care and collaboration and pursuing opportunities for increased business and profit mindful of the Firm’s heritage and values
* Use of Technology - Modern, Agile, Digital Employee
* Teamwork - Recognises the importance of working with others, to collaborate and co-operate to achieve business
* Personal Effectiveness & Productivity- Engage, promote, and adhere to compliance requirements including all internal processes and procedures which manage risk and enhance productivity.
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