Senior Planning Officer - Major Applications & EIA

Argyll & Bute Council; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Generous leave entitlement

Cycle to work scheme

Relocation package

Job summary

Argyll and Bute Council is seeking an experienced town planning professional to join the Major Applications Team, responsible for National, Major, and Local EIA development. The role supports a flexible hybrid working arrangement and requires regular travel for site visits and meetings across the Council area.

Applicants should have postgraduate planning experience, be eligible for RTPI membership, and demonstrate analytical, engagement and negotiation skills to convey complex information to

Qualifications

• Familiarity with EIA and rural planning issues.
• Experience with planning enforcement and IT/data management.

Responsibilities

• Process and monitor National, Major, and Local EIA development within the Major Applications Team.
• Be prepared to deputise for Area based Team Leaders and mentor colleagues.
• Occasionally undertake peer reviews and sign off non-contentious local applications.
• Travel regularly across the Council area for site visits and meetings, with some homeworking.

Job description

Argyll and Bute Council is seeking an experienced town planning professional to join the Major Applications Team, responsible for National, Major, and Local EIA development. The role supports a flexible hybrid working arrangement and requires regular travel for site visits and meetings across the Council area.

Applicants should have postgraduate planning experience, be eligible for RTPI membership, and demonstrate analytical, engagement and negotiation skills to convey complex information to