Lead Planning Consultant

Senior / Lead Planning Consultant

Glasgow / Irvine

Hybrid

£45,000 - £50,000

Due to the continued growth and success of my Clients Planning and Environmental Services, they are looking to appoint a suitable individual as a Senior Planning & Environmental Consultant in the Irvine office.

The Role

The position will involve writing and coordinating planning applications and Environmental Impact Assessments for a variety of developments including renewable energy, industrial and agricultural projects.

This will involve a combination of site surveys and office work as well as engaging with Local Authorities and Clients to manage projects through the planning process.

Working as part of the wider team you would be expected to be an active part of the management and organisation of projects to ensure successful applications.

The role will involve extensive teamwork as well as client management and fee proposals. You will be expected to generate and maintain your own portfolio of projects and clients as well as supporting colleagues with their workloads.

The Person

Excellent communication skills - Customer contact is vital. Every client is as valuable as the next and we strongly believe in keeping each client up to date on the progress of their project on a regular basis. Working closely with colleagues is a significant part of what makes us so successful and clear communication is a major part of that success.

Essential Criteria

• Minimum 3 years experience within a Planning or Environmental Consultancy Relevant Degree/Masters qualification
• Ability to produce high-quality, accurate reports
• Experience of Environmental Impact Assessment process
• Experience of fee proposal/quotation preparation
• Attention to detail and good organisational skills
• High level written language skills
• Driving Licence
• Access to own vehicle

Desirable but not essential criteria

• Member of RTPI or IEMA
• Experience of ArcGIS
• Experience of AutoCAD

The role will offer:

• Flexible Hours/Home working
• Company pension
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays
• The opportunity to work as part of a progressive and friendly environment
• To develop professionally
• Opportunity to expand the role and team
• An emphasis on personal responsibility and management

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