Job Description

Our client is a UK leader in the specialist brownfield redevelopment and environmental engineering sectors

They serve a range of clients including major property development companies, banks, lending institutions, waste management and quarrying businesses.

Through their expertise in Consulting, Remediation, Demolition and Waste Management, they are able to deliver complete engineering solutions, each one packaged to meet the client’s particular needs and commercial objectives.

By investing in the skills and expertise of their people and exploiting every opportunity to harness modern technology, they continue to set new standards in quality, reliability and service.

Benefits package includes:

-21 - 25 days holiday dependent on grade
-Private healthcare
-Health insurance
-Childcare vouchers
-Company pension scheme

A Senior Development Planner is required to join a team of 11 Engineers, Scientists and Consultants. The principle responsibilities of the role will include:

- Preparation of minerals and waste related planning applications relating to construction and demolition of waste recycling facilities, composting facilities, WEEE facilities, end of vehicle life facilities, landfill sites, sand and gravel pits and clay and hardrock quarries.

- Preparation of applications for variations to planning conditions and submission of reserved matters

- Preparation of EIA's including screening and scoping requests

- Liaison with LA's, key stakeholders, clients and their professional advisors

- Business development including assistance with tender bids, marketing and client relationship management

- Management of junior planning staff

Qualifications/Skills Required

To apply for the position of Senior Development Planner you should have extensive experience in waste and minerals planning related matters (planning applications and public enquiries / appeals). You should also have experience in preparing / determining applications, appeal work and policy development. You should have a comprehensive understanding of planning legislation, frameworks and procedures as well as experience of management of staff, business, financial and performance systems.