Senior Development Planning Advisor

Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental advisory service based in Cardiff is seeking a Senior Advisor to provide expert advice on complex development cases. The successful candidate will mentor colleagues and support sustainable development strategies by considering topics like flood risk, water quality, and protected species. This role is crucial in shaping policy and collaborating with Planning Authorities and the Welsh Government.

Responsibilities

• Deliver influential advice to Planning Authorities and applicants in response to Development Plans and Projects.
• Lead on the most complex cases and provide mentoring to colleagues.
• Consider a wide range of topics including flood risk and water quality.

Job description

The role

You will be responsible for delivering influential advice to Planning Authorities and applicants in response to Development Plans and Projects.

You will deal with an array of different types of development including national infrastructure, transport, housing, economic regeneration and agricultural development.

In formulating your advice, you will consider a wide range of topics including flood risk, water quality, contaminated land, designated conservation sites, European Protected Species and landscape. You will be able to draw on technical experts across our organisation to support you in your work.

As a Senior Advisor in the team you will lead on the most complex cases, provide mentoring and coaching to colleagues across the service and have the opportunity to help shape the development of strategy and guidance.

About us

Our Development Planning Advice Service is responsible for providing expert and influential environmental advice to Planning Authorities and Welsh Government to support their decision making. The Service supports the delivery of sustainable development by working closely and proactively with our partners and customers to help direct development to the most appropriate locations.

The Service is based in our Operations Directorate, led by the Head of Service for Planning and Marine.