Senior Planning Officer (Redeployment 20724)

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking a Senior Planner to manage NSIP projects. Responsibilities include engaging with developers, overseeing project development, and ensuring effective communication with the team. Ideal candidates should have experience with NSIP projects and aim for chartered status. This role supports flexible working, encouraging professional growth and new ideas.

Qualifications

• Experience dealing with NSIP projects from a local authority perspective.
• Confidence when engaging with stakeholders including developers and local communities.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the management of a complex case load of NSIP work.
• Engage with developers to refine project proposals.
• Work from the office 40% of the time to facilitate team communication.

Skills

NSIP project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Education

Chartered member of the Royal Town Planning Institute

Job description

Overview

Your role and responsibilities

Responsibilities

• as part of a multidisciplinary team contribute to the management of a complex case load of NSIP work
• engage with developers in varied settings to help hone projects in order to make them the best they can be
• engage with projects at home virtually, on site or in public examinations or in the office
• the Senior Planner NSIP role with deal with all aspects of the proposed developments from inception to post-commissioning
• the Senior Planner Sizewell C role will be involved with one of the UK's largest construction projects
• Suffolk County Council is recognised by the Government as a centre of excellence for NSIP knowledge
• Besides running webinars and an annual conference for other local authorities, Suffolk County council has also provided advice on a consultancy basis
• You will join a team where continuing professional development will be encouraged
• Individuals are allowed to take on a high level of responsibility and thrive as a result
• Our expectation is that you work from the office for 40% of your time to aid good communication with the team and you will also be attending site meetings

Qualifications

• to ideally be a chartered member of the Royal Town Planning Institute or working towards chartered status by one of the recognised routes
• significant experience of dealing with NSIP projects from a local authority perspective
• confidence when dealing with developers, fellow professionals, councillors and local communities

Notes

As a modern, flexible and effective organisation, at Suffolk County Council we are driven to make a positive difference to the environment, the communities we serve and the careers of our people. When you join us as a Senior Planner (NSIPs) or Senior Planner (Sizewell C), you'll be encouraged to share your fresh thinking and empowered to explore new ideas that will shape and improve our services as well as your career. Reimagine the possibilities.