Senior / Principal Planning Consultant [1102381]

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

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy is seeking a Senior or Principal Planning Consultant to join their Leeds office on a full-time, hybrid basis. The role involves providing expert planning consultancy services, managing projects, and ensuring compliance with planning regulations. With a competitive salary and inclusive environment, this position offers great career development opportunities.

Benefits

Pension contribution

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Professional experience in planning consultancy.
• Flexibility regarding work type, timing, and location.
• Experience in private sector preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide planning consultancy services to clients.
• Manage planning projects and application processes.
• Review technical reports and prepare planning applications.

Skills

Knowledge of Town & Country Planning regulations

Project management

Public speaking

Education

Formal qualification in Town and Country Planning

Full Chartered Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute

Job description

Senior / Principal Planning Consultant [1102381]

Only for registered members

Leeds

GBP 40,000 - 70,000

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 on a hybrid basis in 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 in 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 on applications, site promotions, appeals, and managing project finances.
• Review and comment on technical reports.
• Prepare planning applications and related documents, conduct site visits.
• Coordinate with technical consultants, statutory consultees, and Planning Officers.
• Participate in public speaking engagements, such as planning committees and consultation events.

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. We aim to secure British food and enhance the environment through tailored, research-based solutions for a diverse client base. Our services include agricultural research, ecology, arboriculture, archaeology, planning, and landscape services. Our technical specialists support local and national projects, maintaining longstanding client relationships. As part of RSK, a leading environmental, engineering, and technical services provider, we foster a people-first culture, promoting growth, diversity, and inclusion. We offer fulfilling careers with ongoing development opportunities, supporting a flexible, inclusive, and collaborative work environment.