Senior Planner

Our time is NOW.

ERM, the worlds largest pure play sustainability consultancy, is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Senior Planner to join our growing planning team on a hybrid basis from any ERM’s 16 UK offices.

You will work on innovative projects in the decarbonisation (hydrogen, CCUS), renewable energy (solar, onshore and offshore wind, hydrogen and battery storage) and mining sectors where ERM is working with clients to lead the low carbon energy transition. Many of our projects like our own Dolphyn Hydrogen concept and Equinor’s H2H Saltend Blue Hydrogen project for which we recently secured planning permission with no objections are cutting edge.

You will work within a range of planning regimes (including NSIP/DCO, TCPA, s36 (Scotland) and DNS (Wales)) and a variety of planning projects and deliverables that help our clients efficiently meet their objectives in a safe, environmentally and socially sustainable manner. Because our Planning team works collaboratively with our established EIA and Project Management team, you will also be involved in the preparation of EIAs and consenting applications supported by our highly skilled technical environmental specialists. You will contribute to business development through building excellent client relationships and assist with the development of more junior team members.

Why join ERM?

Flexible working to suit your life – need to do the school run? Not a problem! More productive and happy if you work from home a few days per week? Go ahead! Love to travel? Ask about our Cross Border Remote Working! You’ll have 25 days annual leave + public holidays, 6% employer pension contribution, twice annual promotion opportunities, annual salary review and performance related bonus, private medical insurance, life assurance, income protection, EV car salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle2Work scheme, travel season ticket loan, volunteering and Give As You Earn opportunities, employee assistance programme and premium account for Calm (the #1 app for sleep and meditation) in order to look after your wellbeing, plus discounts on gym membership and gift cards for a wide variety of retailers and restaurants.

We offer employees a safety first, diverse and inclusive culture in which difference is embraced, valued and celebrated. Through the ERM Foundation we provide support for nonprofit organisations and social enterprises that share our commitment to creating a more sustainable and equitable world.  With a robust career framework in place and 20+ technical communities of global experts you can join, there are great opportunities to advance your career here at ERM. Take a look at our Sustainabilty Report and watch our video to learn more.

About you

You’ll have a relevant Town Planning degree qualification and experience working in similar role/s.  Ideally, you’ll be a Licentiate/Full RTPI (or equivalent) qualified town planner. You’ll be detail conscious and interested in the renewables sector, with a good track record of advising clients, delivering planning advice and preparing planning statements to a high standard. You will also have an understanding of the EIA process, be familiar with Environmental Statements and multidisciplinary planning projects.

We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates with existing experience of Renewables, DCO, DNS, or S36 applications.

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