Senior / Principal Planning Consultant

RSK Group plc; Greater Manchester, Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior or Principal Planning Consultant to join their dynamic team. This exciting role involves providing top-notch planning consultancy services across public, private, and third-sector clients. You'll manage planning projects, lead applications, and ensure compliance with Town and Country Planning regulations. The position offers a hybrid working model from their Manchester office, allowing flexibility in your work environment. Join a forward-thinking company that values your expertise and provides competitive benefits, including a pension contribution and a cycle to work scheme. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in the planning sector.

Benefits

Pension contribution

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Full membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute or eligibility for Chartered Membership.
• Relevant experience preferably within the private sector.

Responsibilities

• Provide planning consultancy services to various clients.
• Manage planning projects, including leading applications and site promotions.
• Prepare planning applications and liaise with technical consultants.

Skills

Town and Country Planning regulations

Project Management

Public Speaking

Client Liaison

Education

Masters/Postgraduate/First Degree in Town and Country Planning

Job description

ADAS, part of the RSK Group, is looking to appoint a Senior or Principal Planning Consultant on a full time, permanent basis. This role can be on a hybrid basis in their Manchester office.

ADAS provides ecology, arboriculture, archaeology, planning, and landscape services to a growing base of clients working across multiple sectors.

Experience required:

• A full driving licence will be required as will the need for flexible working with regard to type of work, timing and location.
• Formal qualification in Town and Country Planning (Masters/Postgraduate/First Degree).
• Full membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute or to be eligible for full Chartered Membership.
• Relevant experience/skills preferably within the private sector.
• Excellent knowledge and experience of Town & Country Planning regulations and process in both planning policy and development management.

Requirements:

• Provide planning consultancy services to public, private and third-sector clients.
• Manage planning projects to a high standard. This will involve leading on planning applications, site promotions and appeals as well as managing the financial aspect of invoicing, project budgets and contract specific financial data.
• Review and comment on technical reports.
• Preparation of planning applications, including drafting of Planning Statements and undertaking site visits with clients/colleagues.
• Liaison and communication with technical consultants, statutory consultees and Planning Officers.
• Public speaking, including at planning committees and public consultation events, where required.

Salary and Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on relevant experience.
• Pension contribution.
• Cycle to work scheme.

RSK is an equal opportunities employer.