Senior or Principal Planner

Stephenson Halliday, an RSK Group company is looking for ambitious Senior Planner and Principal Planners to join the Planning and EIA Team. This role invites applicants from the South West of England. It is based on a hybrid working model nominally based in our network of offices which includes Bristol. The role is offered on a full time, permanent basis.

Stephenson Halliday (part of the RSK Group of companies) is currently supporting a number of high-profile organisations to deliver large-scale projects. We are a well-known and respected consultancy providing planning and landscape services across the UK, particularly in in the Energy, Renewables and Minerals sectors. Our team members provide services from a network of regional offices, collaborating with colleagues to function as a single planning team across the UK.

As an ambitious and growing business, we are actively looking for talented professionals seeking an exciting career opportunity and a fulfilling role in one of the UK’s Top 10 environmental companies.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting and where appropriate acting as Lead for major projects in the energy (predominantly renewables) sector and other major planning applications in England, Scotland and Wales.
• Supporting and where appropriate acting as Lead for the delivery of feasibility studies, planning applications, environmental reviews, and documentation for colleagues across the Stephenson Halliday business.
• Working closely with clients and environmental stakeholders.
• Providing advice on planning matters.
• Leading and supporting the production of proposals and tenders, as well as practice promotion.
• Identifying opportunities and delivering multiple benefits.

Person Specification

• Degree or post graduate level qualified in a relevant discipline and, preferably qualified in Town Planning or a related environmental subject.
• Full membership of RTPI (or working towards attaining this).
• Membership of IEMA, Environmental Practitioner (REnvP) or Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv) is desirable but not essential. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including a demonstrable ability to work as part of a dynamic team.
• Previous experience of working in a consultancy environment is advantageous.
• An excellent knowledge of the planning process including the current methods, legislation, techniques and guidance which direct the services we provide.

Salary And Benefits

• £35,000 - £55,000 plus DOE and Grade.
• Contributory Pension Scheme.
• Life Assurance.
• A flexible wellbeing and benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, private health care and discounted gym memberships.
• Professional Development including financial support for training and professional body membership, plus access to a wide array of courses via our online learning portal.