Principal Planning Officer

Dunnebier; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A client organization is seeking a Principal Planning Officer to manage a solar farm application in Doncaster. The role involves overseeing development, coordinating with national infrastructure projects, and collaborating with local authorities to address capacity issues. Candidates should have experience in planning and development management at a Principal Planner level, with specific experience in solar farm planning or national infrastructure projects. This position offers flexible work arrangements for 3 days a week.

Qualifications

• Planning and development management experience at a Principal Planner level.
• Experience with national infrastructure projects.
• Solar farm planning experience or involvement in development consent orders.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee the development of a solar farm in Doncaster.
• Coordinate with national infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate with local authority to address capacity issues.

Job description

Role Overview

Our client is recruiting for a Principal Planning Officer for their Doncaster Office to manage a solar farm application until the funding runs out or the project completes. The role is part of a national infrastructure project with bespoke milestones and is overseen by the government, requiring local authority support.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee the development of a solar farm in Doncaster.
• Coordinate with national infrastructure projects and development consent orders.
• Collaborate with the local authority to address capacity issues.

Key Requirements

• Planning and development management experience at a Principal Planner level.
• Experience with national infrastructure projects.
• Solar farm planning experience, or involvement in national significance infrastructure projects or development consent orders.

Work Arrangement

3 days a week, with flexible days; workload may vary.

Apply

If you have the required skills, please apply via CV or contact Tina for further information.