Lead Planning Consultant

ERM; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM, a leader in the low carbon energy transition, seeks an experienced Principal Planning Consultant to join its planning team. The role involves leading various planning projects, preparing EIAs, and supporting junior members. With a commitment to sustainability and a diverse culture, ERM offers flexible working arrangements and excellent career development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

6% pension contribution

EV car salary sacrifice scheme

Performance-related bonuses

Private medical insurance

Life assurance and income protection

Employee assistance programs

Volunteering opportunities

Cycle2Work schemes

Discounts on gym memberships and retail gift cards

Qualifications

• Experience in similar roles with a proven track record working on DCOs.
• Licentiate/RTPI (or equivalent) qualified Planner.
• Understanding of EIA and multidisciplinary planning projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Planning team through a range of planning projects.
• Prepare EIAs and consenting applications.
• Contribute to business development efforts with clients.

Skills

Attention to detail

Planning reports preparation

Business development

Education

Relevant Town Planning degree

Job description

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ERM are seeking an experienced, highly motivated and enthusiastic Principal Planning Consultant to join and lead our market-leading planning team on a hybrid basis from any of ERM’s 16 UK offices.

You will work on innovative projects in the decarbonisation (hydrogen, CCUS), renewable energy (solar, onshore and offshore wind, hydrogen and battery storage), and mining sectors, where ERM is working with clients to lead the low carbon energy transition. Many of our projects, like our own concept and Equinor’s H2H Saltend Blue Hydrogen project, are at the cutting edge.

You will work within various planning regimes (including NSIP/DCO, TCPA, s36 (Scotland), and DNS (Wales)) to lead the Planning team through a range of planning projects and deliverables that help our clients meet their objectives efficiently in a safe, environmentally, and socially sustainable manner. Our Planning team collaborates closely with our established EIA and Project Management teams, and you will be involved in preparing EIAs and consenting applications supported by our highly skilled technical environmental specialists. You will also lead business development efforts with existing and new clients and contribute to the development of junior team members.

We are committed to building a sustainable future with the world’s leading organizations, and we believe change starts at home. That’s why we have operated the ERM Foundation since 1995. Take a look at our initiatives – we think you’ll be impressed.

We offer flexible working arrangements to suit your lifestyle – whether it’s managing school runs, working from home, or traveling. Benefits include 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays, a 6% pension contribution, EV car salary sacrifice scheme, twice-yearly promotions, annual salary reviews, performance-related bonuses, private medical insurance, life assurance, income protection, employee assistance programs, volunteering opportunities, travel season ticket loans, premium Calm app subscriptions, Cycle2Work schemes, and discounts on gym memberships and retail gift cards. We foster a Safety First, diverse, and inclusive culture where differences are embraced, valued, and celebrated. With a robust career framework and over 20 technical communities of global experts, there are excellent opportunities to advance your career at ERM.

About you

You will have a relevant Town Planning degree and experience in similar roles, with a proven track record working on DCOs. You should be detail-oriented and interested in preparing planning reports, and be a Licentiate/RTPI (or equivalent) qualified Planner. An understanding of EIA and multidisciplinary planning projects is essential. Scottish planning and consenting experience is required. Consultancy and renewables experience is preferred but not essential.