Summary: The Senior or Principal Planning Consultant role at ADAS, part of the RSK Group, involves providing planning consultancy services across various sectors while managing planning projects and applications. The position requires a formal qualification in Town and Country Planning and full membership or eligibility for the Royal Town Planning Institute. The role is hybrid, based in Leeds, and emphasizes flexible working arrangements. Candidates should possess relevant experience in the private sector and excellent knowledge of planning regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide planning consultancy services to public, private, and third-sector clients.
• Manage planning projects, including leading on planning applications, site promotions, and appeals.
• Oversee financial aspects of invoicing, project budgets, and contract-specific financial data.
• Review and comment on technical reports.
• Prepare planning applications, including drafting Planning Statements and conducting site visits.
• Liaise and communicate with technical consultants, statutory consultees, and Planning Officers.
• Engage in public speaking at planning committees and public consultation events as required.

Key Skills:

• Formal qualification in Town and Country Planning (Masters/Postgraduate/First Degree).
• Full membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute or eligibility for full Chartered Membership.
• Relevant experience in the private sector.
• Excellent knowledge of Town & Country Planning regulations and processes.
• Strong project management skills.
• Effective communication and public speaking abilities.
• Flexibility in work type, timing, and location.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Leeds

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other