Town Planner - Amersham, United Kingdom - Assystem
Description
OUR VACANCY
Town Planner
- Cross sector
- Permanent / Engineering / Technical
- Amersham 04/06/23
- Hybrid work
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- ABOUT ASSYSTEM
Every day, our 6,500 switchers located in 12 countries (Europe, Middle East, Pacific Asia & Africa) connect their six thousand billion neurons to tackle the task of the century: switching to low-carbon energy.
To ensure a viable, efficient, and reliable energy future for all.
The UK government has made a pledge to reach carbon neutrality by 2050 and, as such, is pushing ahead with significant investment in nuclear and renewable energies.
Assystem, as a leading provider of project management, design & construction supervision services within the nuclear industry, has aligned its own strategy to support this switch to low-carbon energy, whilst also recognising transport and infrastructure systems to be a major factor in influencing the outcome of government policy.
By acquiring Schofield Lothian in 2021, Assystem reaffirmed their commitment to the UK's energy transition in combining strengths with a long-established provider of consultancy services to the transport and infrastructure sectors, through the delivery of sustainable performance improvements within four practice areas: Consents & Engagement; Commercial Management; Project Management; and Environment & Sustainability.
Town Planner To provide assistance and support in the following areas:- Promotion and delivery of Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects and or other Significant infrastructure projects through primary legislation
- Planning and consenting legislation
- Statutory planning policy advice and appraisal
- Management of consents deliverables
- Collaborative and cross disciplinary working
- Delivery of technical engagement programmes for stakeholders including local authorities, statutory and nonstatutory bodies and the general public
- Stakeholder facilitation, negotiation and mediation
Skills & Experience:
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop positive internal and external relationships at all levels.
- Good negotiation / collaboration skills to ensure full support within the framework.
- Embraces change and best practice internally and at project level.
- High levels of resilience and adaptability
- Proven ability to communicate and engage with stakeholders.
- Commercial awareness.
Person profile:
- 2+ years' knowledge of delivering projects through the Town & Country Planning Act legislation
- Prior experience of delivering a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project through primary legislation advantageous
- Knowledge of other consenting regimes that may include Hybrid Bills, Development Consent Orders and Transport and Works Act Orders
- Working towards membership of Professional Body (MRTPI)
- Up to date with latest developments in Professional Competence
MY PROFILE
Relevant degree
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