Planning Ecologist

Carrington West; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading planning consultancy is seeking an interim Planning Ecologist for a 3-month contract. The role involves reviewing ecological elements of planning applications and providing specialist advice on protected species. Candidates should be qualified Town Planners with prior experience in Town Planning. The position is primarily remote, accommodating candidates living further away.

Qualifications

• Previous Town Planning experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Review the ecological elements of planning applications.
• Provide specialist ecological advice for planning officers on protected species, HRA and BNG.
• Support the busy Planning team on a range of proposals from small to major allocations.
• Work primarily remotely with occasional site visits.

Skills

Town Planning

Ecological Review

Education

Qualified Town Planner

Job description

Overview

Planning Ecologist | Home Counties | 3-month contract | Rate Dependant Upon Experience - £50 to £55 per hour | Job Ref - 61169

I am working closely with my LPA client based in the Home counties as they seek an interim Planning Ecologist Consultant on an initial 3-month contract. This role will be to support the busy Planning team and involves reviewing the ecological elements of planning applications to, subsequently, provide specialist ecological advice for planning officers on protected species, HRA and also BNG. The work will range from small proposals to our larger major allocations. The role involves mainly remote working with some requirement for site visits on occasion. The LPA are flexible on how often you are needed in the area and can ensure the role suits those who live further away with the right experience.

Responsibilities

• Review the ecological elements of planning applications
• Provide specialist ecological advice for planning officers on protected species, HRA and BNG
• Support the busy Planning team on a range of proposals from small to major allocations
• Work primarily remotely with occasional site visits

Qualifications

• Qualified Town Planner
• Previous Town Planning experience is required

Details

• Location: Home Counties (remote-friendly with occasional site visits)
• Contract: 3 months
• Rate: £50-£55 per hour
• Interviews are imminent
• How to discuss: Contact Liam Shea for a confidential discussion on 02393 876079 or via [e-mail] / [e-mail]