Mineral/ Town Planner

Wardell Armstrong LLP (part of SLR); Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established environmental consultancy is seeking a Planning Consultant to join their dynamic team. This role involves providing expert advice on planning and environmental matters, managing diverse projects in renewable energy, and engaging with various stakeholders. You will thrive in a hybrid work environment, contributing to significant projects that shape sustainable development. If you have a passion for planning and a desire to make a positive impact, this is an exciting opportunity to advance your career in a supportive and innovative setting.

Benefits

Group Personal Pension Plan

Payment of Professional Subscriptions

24 Days Annual Leave

Private Healthcare Scheme

Critical Illness Cover

Life Assurance

Mobile Phone for Personal Use

Flexi-Time Schedule

Long Service Awards

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in planning.
• Proven track record in managing medium to large-scale planning projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on planning and environmental matters to clients.
• Manage planning projects and coordinate technical teams.
• Conduct site appraisals and prepare planning applications.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Relevant Degree

Chartered Planner

Job description

Job Opportunity: Planning Consultant

Following its recent acquisition by SLR, Wardell Armstrong is part of a leading global environmental and sustainability consultancy operating from over 100 offices worldwide. Established in the UK in 1994, SLR now employs more than 3,500 professionals delivering client-focused solutions across Europe, North America, Pacific Asia, and Africa. SLR's mission is to 'Make Sustainability Happen' by growing organically and welcoming like-minded businesses such as Wardell Armstrong into its 'One Team'.

The Opportunities:

Our well-established Planning and Environment Team, based in multiple UK offices, handles a diverse range of projects including renewable energy, waste, industrial, mineral, commercial, and major infrastructure. We have an exciting pipeline, especially in renewable energy sectors like solar, battery, and wind technologies.

We offer hybrid and flexible working arrangements in friendly environments.

The Role Will Include:

1. Providing advice on planning and environmental matters to clients such as renewable energy developers, utility and infrastructure companies, waste operators, house builders, land promoters, investment firms, mineral owners, and others throughout all planning stages.
2. Shaping and assessing development project cases, including planning strategies.
3. Conducting site appraisals.
4. Managing pre-application consultations, preparing planning applications and appeals.
5. Coordinating Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) alongside the EIA team.
6. Managing planning projects, coordinating internal and external technical teams.
7. Engaging in community consultations.
8. Representing clients in Local Plan submissions.
9. Preparing fee proposals and supporting business development.
10. Liaising with external parties such as developers, landowners, architects, engineers, and planning authorities.
11. Supervising team activities and providing expert advice.

Candidate Profile:

Ideally, you will have at least 3 years of relevant experience, a relevant degree, and be a chartered planner. You should have a proven track record in managing medium to large-scale planning projects, demonstrating high technical competency, strong analytical, communication, interpersonal, and writing skills. The ability to manage multiple projects within tight deadlines and solve problems effectively is essential. Experience in Mineral Planning would be advantageous.

We Offer:

• Membership of the Firm's Group Personal Pension Plan, with up to 5% employer contribution
• Payment of relevant professional subscriptions
• 24 days of annual leave
• Membership in the Firm's Private Healthcare Scheme
• Critical Illness Cover
• Life Assurance policy (3 times annual salary)
• Mobile phone with inclusive tariff for personal use
• Flexi-Time working schedule
• Long service awards
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Travel Loans
• Recruitment Bounty Scheme