Planning Lead (Town/Environmental Planner)

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; St Helens; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Planning Lead to join their expanding Planning Team. This role is perfect for a professional with a strong background in town planning, who will manage planning applications and engage with various stakeholders. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with UK planning legislation while supporting energy development projects. This position offers a unique opportunity to work with multidisciplinary teams and represent the organization at key planning committees. If you are passionate about sustainable development and eager to make a difference, this role is for you!

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in town planning within local authority or consultancy.
• Strong understanding of UK planning legislation and policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning applications for solar and battery developments.
• Provide planning advice ensuring compliance with UK legislation.

Skills

Town Planning

Stakeholder Engagement

Project Management

Policy Compliance

Education

Degree in Town Planning

Degree in Urban Planning

Job description

Job Description

Main Duties

Balance Power is excited to offer a position within our expanding Planning Team as a Planning Lead. As part of the Planning & Design Team, you will manage planning applications, engage with stakeholders, and support energy development projects. This role is ideal for a professional with at least three years of experience in town planning within a local authority, consultancy, or developer environment.

Your responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

1. Leading and managing planning applications, primarily for solar and battery developments.
2. Providing planning advice and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders, ensuring compliance with UK planning legislation and local policies.
3. Liaising with multidisciplinary teams, including environmental, legal, and engineering professionals, to support project development.
4. Monitoring and responding to changes in planning policy, legislation, and best practices.
5. Representing the organization at planning committees, public inquiries, and stakeholder meetings.
6. Assisting in business development by identifying opportunities and contributing to proposals.

Skills / Qualifications

Degree (or equivalent) in Town Planning, Urban Planning, or related field.