Planning & Stakeholder Engagement Lead – Water Policy

South East Water; Tonbridge and Malling; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A water utility company in the UK is seeking a Planning Manager to lead a new team focused on engagement with local planning authorities. The role involves developing strategies for proactive consultations, enhancing transparency through GIS platforms, and ensuring compliance with sustainable development policies. Candidates should hold a relevant degree and possess extensive experience in planning applications and local planning processes. This offers a dynamic environment with competitive benefits including a strong pension scheme and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Excellent stakeholder pension scheme

5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible annual leave policy

Paid volunteering days

Cycle to work scheme

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Wellbeing related benefits

Qualifications

• Qualified to a degree level with a relevant degree.
• Expertise and experience in responding to planning applications.
• Extensive experience in the field of local planning and strategy.

Responsibilities

• Develop a common database/GIS engagement platform with Councils.
• Streamline consultation responses and processes.
• Lead annual webinars with local planning authorities.
• Ensure early engagement in Local Plan processes.

Skills

Expertise in planning applications

Experience with Local Plans

Understanding of water efficiency

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in relevant field

Job description

A water utility company in the UK is seeking a Planning Manager to lead a new team focused on engagement with local planning authorities. The role involves developing strategies for proactive consultations, enhancing transparency through GIS platforms, and ensuring compliance with sustainable development policies. Candidates should hold a relevant degree and possess extensive experience in planning applications and local planning processes. This offers a dynamic environment with competitive benefits including a strong pension scheme and generous holiday allowance.