Senior Town Planner

Wardell Armstrong LLP (part of SLR); Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy is seeking an Environmental / Town Planner to join their Planning and Environment Team. The role involves advising clients on planning matters, managing projects, and coordinating with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in planning projects and strong communication skills. The company offers a hybrid working environment and various benefits including a pension plan and healthcare scheme.

Benefits

Group Personal Pension Plan

Payment of professional subscriptions

24 days annual leave

Private Healthcare Scheme

Critical Illness Cover

Life Assurance Policy

Mobile Phone for personal use

Flexi-Time Working Schedule

Long Service Awards

Cycle to Work Scheme

Travel Loans

Recruitment Bounty Scheme

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of relevant experience in planning projects.
• Strong track record in medium/large-scale planning projects.

Responsibilities

• Providing advice on planning and environmental matters.
• Managing EIA Screening and Coordination.
• Coordinating planning project management and community consultations.

Skills

Analytical

Communication

Interpersonal

Problem Solving

Job description

Environmental / Town Planner

Following its recent acquisition by SLR, Wardell Armstrong is part of a leading global environmental and sustainability consultancy working on projects worldwide from over 100 offices. Established as a UK business in 1994, SLR now operates globally with more than 3,500 employees, delivering client-focused solutions across Europe, North America, Pacific Asia, and Africa. The company aims to 'Make Sustainability Happen' by growing organically and integrating like-minded businesses such as Wardell Armstrong into its 'One Team' of talented consultants.

The Opportunity:

Our well-established Planning and Environment Team, based across the country, handles a diverse range of projects including renewable energy, waste, industrial, commercial, and major infrastructure. We have an exciting pipeline, particularly in renewable energy sectors like solar, battery, and wind technologies.

We offer hybrid and flexible working environments, consider part-time applicants, and are currently seeking candidates in Leeds.

Your duties will include, but are not limited to:

1. Providing advice and guidance on planning and environmental matters to clients such as renewable energy developers, utility and infrastructure companies, waste operators, house builders, land promoters, investment institutions, and others throughout all planning stages.
2. Shaping and assessing development project cases, including planning strategies, site appraisals, pre-application consultations, preparing planning applications and appeals.
3. Managing EIA Screening and Coordination alongside the EIA team.
4. Coordinating planning project management, liaising with technical teams, conducting community consultations, and preparing proposals.
5. Liaising with external parties including developers, landowners, architects, engineers, local authorities, and multidisciplinary teams.
6. Supervising team activities and providing advice.

You:

Ideally, you will have at least 4 years of relevant experience, a strong track record in medium/large-scale planning projects, and demonstrate high technical competency, analytical, communication, interpersonal, and writing skills. The role requires managing multiple projects within tight deadlines and problem-solving abilities.

We offer:

• Membership of the Firm's Group Personal Pension Plan, with up to 5% employer contribution
• Payment of relevant professional subscriptions
• 24 days annual leave
• Membership in the Firm's Private Healthcare Scheme
• Critical Illness Cover
• Life Assurance Policy at 3x annual salary
• Mobile Phone with inclusive tariff for personal use
• Flexi-Time Working Schedule
• Long Service Awards
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Travel Loans
• Recruitment Bounty Scheme

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting