Senior / Principal Planning Consultant

RSK Group plc; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

ADAS, part of RSK Group, is seeking a Senior or Principal Planning Consultant in Leeds. This full-time, permanent position supports various sectors by providing planning consultancy services. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Town and Country Planning, relevant experience, and excellent knowledge of planning regulations.

Benefits

Pension contribution

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Full driving licence and flexibility regarding work type.
• Relevant experience in planning, preferably within the private sector.

Responsibilities

• Provide planning consultancy services to clients.
• Manage planning projects and financial aspects.
• Prepare planning applications and conduct site visits.

Skills

Knowledge of Town & Country Planning regulations

Project Management

Public Speaking

Education

Masters/Postgraduate/First Degree in Town and Country Planning

Chartered Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute

Job description

Salary: Competitive salary based on relevant experience

The Vacancy

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 based on a hybrid working arrangement at their Leeds office.

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

Experience required:

• A full driving licence and flexibility regarding work type, timing, and location.
• Formal qualification in Town and Country Planning (Masters/Postgraduate/First Degree).
• Full membership or eligibility for full Chartered Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute.
• Relevant experience/skills, preferably within the private sector.
• Excellent knowledge of Town & Country Planning regulations and processes in planning policy and development management.

Responsibilities:

• Provide planning consultancy services to public, private, and third-sector clients.
• Manage planning projects, including leading planning applications, site promotions, appeals, and managing financial aspects like invoicing and budgets.
• Review and comment on technical reports.
• Prepare planning applications, draft Planning Statements, and conduct site visits.
• Coordinate with technical consultants, statutory consultees, and Planning Officers.
• Participate in public speaking at planning committees and consultation events as needed.

Salary and Benefits:

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

RSK is an equal opportunities employer.

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Note: RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.

About Us

ADAS is the UK’s largest independent environmental and agricultural consultancy, established over 75 years ago and part of RSK Group since 2016. Our mission is to secure British food and enhance the environment through research-based, tailored solutions for a diverse client base, from landowners to government agencies. We excel in data collection, analysis, and creating bespoke strategies that benefit land and nature.

Our services include agricultural research, ecology, arboriculture, archaeology, planning, and landscape services, supporting significant utility, transport, infrastructure, government, and development projects. Our client relationships often span over 40 years. We innovate continuously to meet our clients' evolving needs.

RSK is a leading multidisciplinary environmental, engineering, and technical services company founded in 1989. We operate as a cohesive group, focusing on growth, diversification, and delivering value to clients and career opportunities to our employees.

We prioritize our people, fostering a culture of development, innovation, and support. We are committed to inclusivity and diversity, providing workplace adjustments and flexible working arrangements to support all employees. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences, promoting a vibrant, equitable, and sustainable workplace.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us to help build a brighter future. Do you have what it takes?