About the Company – At Fairhurst, our people are the driving force behind our success. We take pride in the opportunities and environment we create for top talent to thrive and leave a positive impact in our communities and society.About the Role – Fairhurst is excited to announce that we are expanding our team in Newcastle and are on the lookout for a passionate Senior Planner. As a leading planning consultancy, we work with an impressive range of public and private sector clients, providing expert advice and securing planning permissions for high-profile development projects across the UK.
We have a continuously expanding and diverse workload, offering an exciting variety of projects across multiple sectors. Our expertise in planning and environmental consultancy covers sectors such as residential, commercial, industrial, education, retail, energy, leisure, and employment. We are dedicated to helping you achieve your career goals and aspirations at every stage of your journey with an emphasis on offering opportunities for learning and growth, enabling you to reach your full potential.
Collaborate with clients to understand their planning needs and guide them through the planning process.Lead and manage a vast range of projects and clients.Prepare and submit planning applications, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and policies.Work on Planning projects in various regimes, such as Marine, Environmental, Renewable and Major Infrastructure.Engage with stakeholders, local authorities, and communities to advocate for projects.Manage EIA projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to standards.Stay current with planning legislation, policy updates, and best practices in the field.
Relevant qualifications in planning and at least 3+ years’ experienceA proactive approach to problem-solving and project management.Experience in planning consultancy or EIA management is desirableCompetitive salary and excellent flexible benefits package~ Comprehensive training opportunities and reimbursement of professional fees~ Contributory pension, personal health care plan and life insurance~ Interest-free travel loan scheme~33 days annual leave (inclusive of Public Holidays)~ Annual leave purchase and buy-back scheme~ Bonus Schemes including loyalty bonus and qualifications award~…