Senior Town Planner

Would you like to support the delivery of innovative new infrastructure for our customers? Do you want to support the management and development of a large and varied operational and non operational estate, including land in the Green Belt, listed buildings, National Parks, world heritage sites and areas of outstanding natural beauty? Do you want to play a part in finding new water supply solutions for the whole country? Are you keen to play a role in delivering net zero solutions and a move to renewable energy? Do you enjoy working with engineers, ecologists, surveyors, lawyers and the like? Are you a great problem solver that can make risk based decisions and works well under pressure? Do you want to work for a company with great environmental credentials and ambitions?

Which is why we are excited to announce an opportunity to join our team as a Senior Town Planner, based at our Coventry office.

Would you like to support the delivery of innovative new infrastructure for our customers? Do you want to support the management and development of a large and varied operational and non operational estate, including land in the Green Belt, listed buildings, National Parks, world heritage sites and areas of outstanding natural beauty? Do you want to play a part in finding new water supply solutions for the whole country? Are you keen to play a role in delivering net zero solutions and a move to renewable energy? Do you enjoy working with engineers, ecologists, surveyors, lawyers and the like? Are you a great problem solver that can make risk based decisions and works well under pressure? Do you want to work for a company with great environmental credentials and ambitions?

Are you an RTPI accredited Town Planner looking for an exciting new opportunity in an industry where you can make a positive impact?

Sound like you?

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

Working closely with the Town Planning Manager, the rest of the land and planning team and a skilled supply chain, the key accountabilities of this role will include:

• Accountable for advising on delivery of planning consents and permitted development rights
• Accountable for advising on EIA issues in the delivery of a wide variety of infrastructure projects
• Accountable for advising colleagues on planning risk and requirements including advice and guidance across a wide variety of development projects
• Accountable for planning inputs to decisions around the use of Compulsory purchase powers
• Accountable for ensuring planning related process remain appropriate and up to date to support the changing needs of the business and in light of changing legislation and case law

Finally, you will actively manage internal and external stakeholders

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE

Apart from being a great fit for the team we’re seeking someone with:

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  Technical experience in town planning matters and environmental impact assessment regulations and practice.

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  A qualification in town planning and/or working towards Royal Town Planning Institute Membership.

Finally, we’re seeking someone who can work with our internal/external stakeholders to manage both risk and implications along with assessment and recommendations. The ability to communicate and influence effectively at all levels, and a proven track record of managing uncertainty to deliver a successful outcome will be essential.

The right skills and experience are important. But if you have the right character, positivity and a caring attitude we want to talk to you, too.

We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities. We want people who show up and get involve. Those who are ready to be part of something bigger and who want to make a difference because they care. Is that you?

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

Working here isn’t just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent. We’ll reward you for it, too. We have a range of benefits that recognise great work, and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the communities where we live.

With that in mind, here are just some of our favourite's perks that you’ll get being part of the Seven Trent family:

• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,250 per annum based on company performance)
• Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
• Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate

• 10% monthly discount with Busy Bee Nurserys, and one-week free childcare
• Dedicated training and development with our ‘Academy’
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
• Family friendly policies
• Two volunteering days per year

WHATS NEXT?

We can’t wait to hear from you.

Before you apply, you’ll need an updated copy of your CV and about five minutes to spare. If you’re not too sure about what you need to do, or have a question about the role before applying, please do reach out to our amazing team of recruiters at recruitment@severntrent.co.uk.

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