Full job descriptionSenior/ Principal Planning Consultant
Location: London
Salary: £50-65,000
Our client, a global multi-disciplinary consultancy, is looking for talented Senior and Principal Town Planners to strengthen its planning team in London. This is an exciting time to join a highly regarded consultancy that is recognised as a UK leader in planning, with a reputation for thought leadership across sustainable infrastructure and development, including Net Zero, ESG, Biodiversity Net Gain and digital transformation.
The roleThe successful candidates will:
*Act as Planning Lead or Support Lead on projects across a range of markets and sectors
*Work on an exciting range of infrastructure projects, including renewable energy, water, transportation, buildings and places, nuclear and spatial planning
*Take an active part in bid preparation, tender submissions and framework responses
*Lead multi-disciplinary projects, taking responsibility for project management and delivery
*Support junior colleagues and the Planning team leaders
*Work alongside colleagues in environmental, engineering and design disciplines, across the UK and internationally
*Engage with market and client leads to support business growth and development opportunities
*Shape their career around their own interests, delivering work for a diverse client base
RequirementsApplicants should have:
*A relevant degree in planning or an equivalent subject
*Chartered status, or be working towards chartership
*An understanding of TCPA, DCO, TWAO or equivalent applications
*Experience and knowledge of Strategic Planning and planning policy
*Knowledge of the Environmental Impact Assessment process (desirable)
*A proven ability to manage multiple assignments, delivering on time and within budget, and to work under pressure to tight deadlines
*Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare accurate, well-presented reports and deliver presentations to internal and external clients
*A demonstrable ability to develop client relationships, and to work well in multi-disciplinary teams while contributing confidently as an individual
Benefits*Competitive salary
*A broad, flexible benefits package that can be tailored to individual health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices
*Extensive training and professional development opportunities
*Hybrid working culture
*Flexible holiday allowance
*Employee rewards
*The chance to work on high-profile infrastructure and energy projects with a global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers
*A supportive, progressive team environment with clear opportunities for career progression
send your CV across to efan.