Senior or Principal Planner (South East)

RSK Group, Adeyfield, Dacorum

Senior or Principal Planner (South East)

£55000

RSK Group, Adeyfield, Dacorum

  • Full time
  • Temporary
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 26 Sep | Get your application in now before you're too late!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: fa63d1284a6f47ac860a3b2125b2b9a4

Full Job Description

  • Supporting and where appropriate acting as Lead for major projects in the energy (predominantly renewables) sector and other major planning applications in England, Scotland and Wales.
  • Supporting and where appropriate acting as Lead for the delivery of feasibility studies, planning applications, environmental reviews, and documentation for colleagues across the Stephenson Halliday business.
  • Working closely with clients and environmental stakeholders.
  • Providing advice on planning matters.
  • Leading and supporting the production of proposals and tenders, as well as practice promotion.
  • Identifying opportunities and delivering multiple benefits.

    Degree or post graduate level qualified in a relevant discipline and, preferably qualified in Town Planning or a related environmental subject.
  • Full membership of RTPI (or working towards attaining this).
  • Membership of IEMA, Environmental Practitioner (REnvP) or Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv) is desirable but not essential.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including a demonstrable ability to work as part of a dynamic team.
  • Previous experience of working in a consultancy environment is advantageous.
  • An excellent knowledge of the planning process including the current methods, legislation, techniques and guidance which direct the services we provide.

    Stephenson Halliday, an RSK Group company is looking for ambitious Senior Planner and Principal Planners to join the Planning and EIA Team. This role invites applicants from the South East of England. It is based on a hybrid working model nominally based in our network of offices which includes Hemel Hempstead. The role is offered on a full time, permanent basis.
  • Stephenson Halliday (part of the RSK Group of companies) is currently supporting a number of high-profile organisations to deliver large-scale projects. We are a well-known and respected consultancy providing planning and landscape services across the UK, particularly in in the Energy, Renewables and Minerals sectors. Our team members provide services from a network of regional offices, collaborating with colleagues to function as a single planning team across the UK. As an ambitious and growing business, we are actively looking for talented professionals seeking an exciting career opportunity and a fulfilling role in one of the UK's Top 10 environmental companies., As a team of experienced planning and landscape directors, landscape architects, chartered planners, graphics specialists, and practice managers, our mission is to provide effective and sustainable planning and landscape architecture solutions to assist clients in realising their development aspirations. Founded in 2001 and now operating across the UK and Ireland, we work across the energy, infrastructure, minerals, waste, and built and rural development sectors. Whether we are improving the visitor experience in our most treasured national landscapes, planning and designing residential communities, or supporting the country's vital infrastructure, our employees get to work on a variety of exciting projects that help to move development forward. Come and join our successful and expanding organisation! Stephenson Halliday is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then. At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees. Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company. By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities. If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?

    This is a {Advertised Permanent / Temporary}, {Advertised Full Time / Part Time} vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.,
  • £34,000 - £55,000+ DOE and Grade
  • Contributory Pension Scheme
  • Life Assurance
  • A flexible wellbeing and benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, private health care and discounted gym memberships
  • Professional Development including financial support for training and professional body membership, plus access to a wide array of courses via our online learning portal
  • RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer. #Planning #Rskfamily #Stephensonhalliday