Senior / Principal Planning Consultant

ADAS, part of the RSK Group, is looking to appoint a Senior or Principal Planning Consultant on a full time, permanent basis. This role can be on a hybrid basis in their Manchester office.

ADAS provides ecology, arboriculture, archaeology, planning, and landscape services to a growing base of clients working across multiple sectors.

Experience required:

• A full driving licence will be required as will the need for flexible working with regard to type of work, timing and location.
• Formal qualification in Town and Country Planning (Masters/Postgraduate/First Degree).
• Full membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute or to be eligible for full Chartered Membership.
• Relevant experience/skills preferably within the private sector.
• Excellent knowledge and experience of Town & Country Planning regulations and process in both planning policy and development management.

Requirements:

• Provide planning consultancy services to public, private and third-sector clients.
• Manage planning projects to a high standard. This will involve leading on planning applications, site promotions and appeals as well as managing the financial aspect of invoicing, project budgets and contract specific financial data.
• Review and comment on technical reports.
• Preparation of planning applications, including drafting of Planning Statements and undertaking site visits with clients/colleagues.
• Liaison and communication with technical consultants, statutory consultees and Planning Officers.
• Public speaking, including at planning committees and public consultation events, where required.

Salary and Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on relevant experience.
• Pension contribution.
• Cycle to work scheme.

RSK is an equal opportunities employer.