Senior Town Planning Specialist

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks; Inverness; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy infrastructure company in the UK is seeking an experienced Town Planner to manage and mentor a team. This role involves leading planning strategies, fostering stakeholder relationships, and ensuring compliance with planning regulations. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree, be a chartered member of the Royal Town Planning Institute, and possess in-depth knowledge of the Scottish planning process. This position offers flexibility in working hours and a competitive salary package.

Benefits

Discounts on private healthcare

Free online GP

Interest-free loans on transport

Family entitlements such as maternity and paternity pay

Qualifications

• Chartered member of the Royal Town Planning Institute.
• In-depth knowledge of consenting regimes and environmental impact assessment legislation.
• Ability to articulate complex spatial planning issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Town Planners.
• Provide guidance on spatial planning matters.
• Foster relationships with government and industry specialists.
• Represent business interests in planning policies.
• Support practical development of planning frameworks.

Skills

Knowledge of the Scottish planning process

Excellent communication skills

Mentoring and leading skills

Solution-focused mindset

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent

Job description

The Role

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Base Location:Perth, Aberdeen, or Inverness

Salary:£50,100 - £75,100 per annum+ car/car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances, and wellbeing.

Working Pattern:Permanent | Full Time | Flexible working options available

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and motivate a knowledgeable team of Town Planners, driving the development of robust consenting strategies and finding solutions to overcome challenging consenting issues
• Act as a lead subject matter expert on spatial planning matters, providing guidance, training and support to ensure consistency on planning matters.
• Provide specialist support and advice to the team of town planners and project teams delivering complex planning and s37 consents aligning business level commitments and procedures to maximise efficiency, value and consistency.
• Take a lead role to build and foster excellent relationships with government, statutory bodies and industry specialists across the UK to ensure Transmission is at the forefront of advances in Town Planning best practice and has the information and tools to inform priorities.
• Effectively represent Transmission's interests in government and industry forums and working groups to support the practical development and implementation of national planning policies, frameworks, and statutory guidance. This includes representing the business at public hearings and calls for evidence.

Qualifications

• A relevant degree (or equivalent) and be a chartered member of the Royal Town Planning Institute.
• In-depth, detailed knowledge of the Scottish planning process, consenting regimes and environmental impact assessment (EIA) legislation.
• Solution focused with excellent communication skills, being able to articulate complex spatial planning issues to a wide variety of stakeholders.
• A willingness to lead, mentor and support the development of the team, and have the resilience to adapt at pace, dealing with challenges and opportunities across an extensive workload.
• A commitment to innovation and new ideas to add value and improve the consenting approach.

About SSE

SSE's purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plansees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.

SSEN Transmission own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all - we're upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future and building a network for net zero to create secure power for generations to come.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact [e-mail] / 01738 351671 to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.