Town and Country Planner

Are you a Town & Country Planner or Planning Officer looking for your next challenge in the Glasgow area?

Would you like to join a rapidly expanding company within the renewable energy sector?

If so, Apply Now for immediate consideration and a swift interview.

The Company:

Our client is an ethical global developer of renewable energy assets, established to capture, consolidate and rapidly expand their renewable energy project development expertise and presence.

The Role:

Our client is seeking a self-motivated, enthusiastic, and experienced Town & Country Planner or Planning Officer to join their planning team to support the project definition and consenting team, which focusses on renewable energy developments (predominantly solar farms and energy storage systems).

Working alongside experienced in-house professionals, this will be an integral role in the Project Development team:

• Advising on the feasibility of projects
• Identifying and advising on policy challenges for identified projects
• Drafting, reviewing and submitting planning applications, and non-material amendments for projects across the UK
• Provide advice to the land sourcing, engineering & design teams and solicitor teams working with you to deliver viable projects
• Representing our clients in discussions with statutory bodies, such as the Local Planning Authorities and Parish Councils.

The Person:

• Degree qualified, ideally with an RTPI accredited undergraduate in Town & Country Planning
• At least two years post-graduation relevant work experience in private practice or working at a Local Authority, and a member of the RTPI, or working towards corporate membership
• Full clean UK Driving License, with access to a car
• The right to work in the UK.

• Time management & prioritisation skills - things can get a little hectic, so the ability to effectively manage yourself and your workload is critical
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - you must be able to organise your thoughts in a way that others find clear and compelling. You will be expected to put together well-written, grammatically correct emails and other communications. When communicating verbally - whether over the phone, on video calls, in person or in meetings - you will need to be articulate, warm and engaging
• Flexibility - being an effective team player means being flexible in your approach and open to getting involved with new things, even if they are not spelt out in your job description
• Intellectual Curiosity - Town Planning is a broad and nuanced field, our client is looking for someone who is truly interested in their profession and has the intellectual curiosity to delve deep into topics and bring fresh ideas to the team
• IT Literacy - you need to be comfortable with IT systems and working with data (you should have at least intermediate-level excel)
• Delivery focus - it may sound obvious, but the ability to proactively churn through work at pace and deliver quality outputs really matters
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Passion for generating a more sustainable future by leading the transition to clean energy

What our client offers:

• A competitive basic salary plus company benefits and genuine career progression

• A busy role in a supportive team, with plenty of opportunities to learn
• International scope - operating in over 8 countries
• Hybrid working policy
• 30 days' holiday per year (3 of which are taken during the festive shutdown in December)
• Private pension
• BUPA Healthcare for you and qualifying dependants
• Cycle to work and electric vehicle leasing schemes
• Annual discretionary bonus.

Advancing People - The Recruitment Specialist

Advancing People Ltd is an Equal Opportunities Employer and acts as both an Employment Business and Employment Agency.