Environmental Planner in Derby

FJA are working with a national leader in the Water industry, who are looking to recruit an Environmental Planner.

The role will be based in the Derby area. 

Our client is looking to strengthen their Enabling team with an Environmental Planner working in the Severn Trent Water and the Thames Regions.

You will be an important part of the project development providing a link between feasibility, design and the construction teams ensuring a smooth progression of the project, from scoping document to site start. 

Benefits include;Hybrid Working  Car/car allowance 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy) Contribution Pension scheme Life Assurance Health Insurance Private Medical Insurance Purpose of the Environmental Planner Role:To provide advice to the project team at design and planning stage, including identifying environmental consenting requirements and associated studies / surveys, reports and assessments.

To assist in the identification of EIA/town planning requirements and coordinate the delivery of planning applications.

To assist the project team in providing front end advice on consenting process/timescales to inform the construction programme.

To provide environmental project management to ensure the timely completion environmental deliverables to Client expectations.

Key responsibilities of an Environmental Planner:Consultation with designers and project managers to understand project scope and advise on environmental consenting requirements.

Assist with the identification and coordination of EIA/town planning requirements.

Coordinate the delivery of project level design 3rd Party / Environmental Risk Reviews and identify planning and environmental scopes of work.

Input into project costs.

Provide support to meetings with the client, statutory consultees and third parties (as required and directed by the client).

Coordinate with designers/project managers on environmental matters in order to confirm design solutions.

Coordinate GIS support to assist with the production of Environmental Constraints Maps, as required.

Identify the requirements for Environmental Permitting (EPR) support and liaise with the project team for the engagement of specialists to support EPR requirements.  

Essential requirements of an Environmental Planner:EssentialKnowledge and experience of environmental management/consenting.

Strong written and verbal communication and negotiating skills.

Good IT skills Effective time and workload management Flexible approach Ability to define goals and plan to deliver them Full driving licence DesirableRelevant CSCS Card Qualification in environmental, town planning or related discipline.

Project management from an environmental perspective If you are looking for an Environmental Planner role and want to work for a forward-thinking Company, then click on the 'apply now’ button.  

Due to the high volume of applications, we receive we are not always able to reply to all applications.

If you haven’t heard back from us within 2 weeks, then please accept that your application has been unsuccessful for the role we currently have advertised.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation.

Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.

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