Town Planning Specialist

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Town Planning Manager join a team and collaborate with the Head of Town Planning.

This Town Planner role is working for a high profile company within telecoms and offer great benefits which include 30 days holiday allowance.

In this role, you will take the lead on managing Town & Country (T&C) Planning and Community Consultation policies, processes, and governance. You will also provide management oversight of regional Planning & Community Specialists (PaCS) and a Planning Specialist, acting as a vital regional planning resource.

What the role will be doing:

Provide technical support and guidance to PaCS, Delivery Teams, Shareholders, and Suppliers

Address potential barriers to acquisition delivery and maximize planning success by acting as a center of excellence on escalated planning issues

Develop and maintain T&C Planning and Community Consultation policies, processes, and governance in collaboration with the Head of Town Planning and regional planning resources

Develop positive relationships with key Local Authorities, Combined Authorities, and other stakeholders to address potential barriers and create a positive environment for deployment

Manage regional planning resources regarding the planning appeal process and governance

Collaborate with the Head of Town Planning and regional planning resources to produce reports on planning performance for relevant work programs

What experience is needed:

Significant experience within the telecommunications or a similar industry such as Construction, energy renewable and wind farms in particular. Multiple interfaces both within and external to the company

Previous experience in managing external suppliers, setting KPIs and SLAs, and bench-marking performance

Experience of dealing national and local elected representatives and officials, NGOs and lobby groups

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