Principal Planner

First Recruitment Group; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein innovatives Unternehmen sucht einen Principal Planner für spannende Infrastrukturprojekte in Cambridge. In dieser Rolle sind Sie verantwortlich für die Leitung komplexer Planungsprojekte, die Koordination von multi-disziplinären Teams und das Management von Stakeholder-Beziehungen. Sie bringen umfangreiche Kenntnisse der UK-Planungsgesetzgebung mit und haben Erfahrung in der Erstellung von Local Impact Reports. Diese Position bietet Ihnen die Möglichkeit, einen bedeutenden Einfluss auf die Infrastrukturentwicklung in der Region zu haben, während Sie in einem hybriden Arbeitsumfeld arbeiten, das Flexibilität und Zusammenarbeit fördert.

Qualifications

• Erfahrung in der Leitung komplexer Infrastrukturplanungsprojekte.
• Verständnis der UK-Planungsgesetzgebung und -richtlinien.

Responsibilities

• Leitung komplexer Infrastrukturplanungsprojekte und Stakeholder-Engagement.
• Koordination interner und externer Inputs über verschiedene technische Dienste.

Skills

Projektmanagement

UK-Planungsgesetzgebung

Stakeholder-Engagement

Erstellung von Local Impact Reports

Verhandlungsfähigkeiten

Erfahrung mit öffentlichen Anhörungen

Education

RTPI akkreditiertes Studium in Stadtplanung

Chartered Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI)

Tools

Projektverfolgungstools

Digitale Planungssysteme

Job description

Our client is looking to recruit a Principal Planner for a contract in Cambourne/Cambridge.

Principal Planner Infrastructure Projects (TWAOs and NSIPs)

Location: Cambourne/Cambridge

Hybrid Working (2 days per week in the office)

Inside IR35

Contract Length: 12 months with potential to extend

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead on complex infrastructure planning projects including TWAO and NSIP schemes.
• Project manage the end-to-end infrastructure planning project process, including stakeholder engagement, risk management, evidence preparation, and public inquiries.
• Represent the shared planning service in high-level meetings with applicants, statutory consultees, elected members, legal counsel, and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate internal and external inputs across planning, transport, environment, legal and other technical services.
• Support policy alignment with Local Plans, National Policy Statements (NPS), and government infrastructure priorities.

Skills and Experience:

• Strong project management skills, including proven experience of leading complex infrastructure planning projects under the TWAO and NSIP regulatory regimes from inception to decision (Essential)
• Excellent understanding of UK planning legislation and policy, including the Planning Act 2008 and TWA 1992.particularly the Planning Act 2008, TWA 1992, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations, and Localism Act (Essential)
• Proven ability to co-ordinate multi-disciplinary teams, manage competing deadlines, and ensure delivery of high-quality outputs (Essential)
• Experience of preparing Local Impact Reports, Relevant Representations, and Written Representations for NSIPs (Essential)
• Strong stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills, including working with local communities, developers, legal advisors, and statutory consultees (Essential)
• Experience of taking part in public inquiry or the formal examination process participation (Desirable)
• Experience with Planning Performance Agreements, using project tracking tools and digital planning systems (Desirable)
• Full clean driving licence (Essential)

Qualifications:

• RTPI accredited degree in Town Planning or related discipline.
• Chartered Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI) or eligible for it.

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Job Overview

ID:

1460153

Date Posted:

Posted 1 day ago

Expiration Date:

30/05/2025

Location:

Cambridge

Competitive

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