Senior Planner 

We are partnering with a renewable energy global EPC project developer.

The role is to assist in providing an effective and efficient development management service in accordance with legal requirements, approved policy and company policies, procedures and objectives.

Responsibilities

• To assess planning and related applications against the company policies and prepare and assist in the preparation of reports and recommendations.
• To attend Planning committee meetings and present planning application reports and recommendations.
• To undertake site inspections with regards to planning applications.
• To advise applicants on the content of applications both prior to and after submission.
• To advise Parish Councils and members of the public on Development Management matters.
• To prepare evidence for written representation appeals and to represent the Council at Informal Hearings and Public Inquiries.
• To represent the Service on inter-departmental working groups, at meetings with Parish Councils and with other outside bodies, as and when required.
• To liaise with the Planning Policy Team on policy matters and the preparations of development briefings.
• To support, contribute and comply with quality procedures as described within the Corporate Quality Policy and as directed by the Service’s management.
• To take responsibility for maintaining own health and attendance. 
• To support, contribute and comply with quality and governance procedures as directed by management.
• To apply and actively promote the principles of the Council’s Equal Opportunities Policy in all areas of employment and service delivery.
• Any other associated duties detailed by Head of Service or his representative.
• To advise Line manager if, at any time, the above duties and responsibilities cannot be performed.
• Any other duties as required to support the business, including maintaining business
  continuity and during civil emergencies.
• To apply and actively promote the principles of the Council’s Safeguarding Procedure in all areas of employment and service delivery.

• Degree in Urban Planning, Environmental Planning, or a related field with a specific focus on UK urban and rural planning and environmental policies.
• Ideally previous knowledge of S36 (ECU) and Town Planning renewable energy and infrastructure planning regulations in the UK.
• Experience with Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs), spatial planning, and GIS applications in land use.