Position: Senior Planning Consultant
Salary: £37,000 – £40,000 (2024 pay grade)
Key Additional Benefits: Profit Share Scheme and pension
Location: Exeter or Cardiff
Company: Lighthouse Development Consulting
Are you driven to contribute to the green energy transition and play a vital role in achieving net zero? Do you aspire to reach the highest professional standards in your career? If so, Lighthouse Development Consultancy offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to shaping a sustainable future.
About Us:
Lighthouse is a multi award-winning planning and development consultancy focussed on delivering clean-tech and renewable energy projects for a wide range of clients. Making the world a better place through our work, we blend fairness and integrity with high standards, building a positive legacy on the path to a net zero future.
Role Summary:
We are looking for a motivated Chartered Planner with at least two years of experience and a solid understanding of the planning system, or a Licentiate Planner working towards RTPI status with at least three years of experience. In this role, you will lead small to medium-scale planning applications, overseeing all aspects of project management, while supporting senior colleagues on larger, more complex energy projects.
This is an excellent opportunity for a planner seeking to develop their expertise, contribute to impactful projects, and build their professional network in a supportive and dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Project Management: Lead the preparation and submission of small to medium-scale planning applications, coordinating with team members and ensuring quality outcomes.
- Support for Larger Projects: Assist senior colleagues with tasks on complex TCPA, DNS, and NSIP applications.
- Planning Strategy: Contribute to planning strategies, identify key planning issues, and propose innovative solutions.
- Written Communication: Produce high-quality written work, subject to review and approval by senior colleagues.
- Client Interaction: Attend community engagement events, client meetings, and project discussions under the supervision of senior colleagues.
- Networking: Actively grow your professional network and identify opportunities to promote the business externally.
- Team Collaboration: Work closely with Planning Consultants, Graduate Consultants, and Administrators to deliver projects efficiently and to a high standard.
- Organizational Skills: Manage and prioritize your workload effectively, delegating tasks as appropriate to junior colleagues.
Skills & Attributes:
- A thorough understanding of the UK planning system.
- Experience managing smaller projects and contributing to larger ones.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- A proactive approach to work, with an eagerness to learn and develop.
- Basic but growing professional network, with a willingness to engage in business development.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- An interest and enthusiasm in net zero and the energy sector
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary with profit share.
- Opportunities for professional development and mentorship.
- A supportive and collaborative work environment.
- The chance to work on a diverse range of impactful projects.
How to Apply:
If you’re a talented and driven planner looking to advance your career, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to peter.grubb@lighthouse-dc.co.uk
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