About the Company - This is an exciting and key role within our Consultancy Client's National Development & Infrastructure Planning Team, where you will be part of a team of planning experts, delivering on an exciting range of planning applications including residential, mixed-use developments, data centres, airports, retail, logistics and major infrastructure projects. You will be helping to grow and develop business and, provide mentorship to junior planners. Key responsibilities include: Developing new customer relationships and maintaining existing business Directing and mentoring junior planners Providing input into business plans and Chair Planning Meetings, influencing debate and contributing to discussion on operational matters Preparing fee proposals and providing input into tender submissions Preparing representations to Local Plan consultations, appearing at Local Plan Examinations and assisting with appeal co-ordination and statements of case Presiding over small/medium & large projects including coordinating team members, project finances, overseeing solutions in line with the customer's expectations and ensuring delivery is on time The ideal candidate for this role will be / have: MRTPI or qualified in another relevant discipline Experienced in large energy and infrastructure projects, including those requiring Environmental Impact Assessment, and those relating to Developments of National Significance and Development Control Orders Full membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute and experience of delivering consultancy to a range of customers A demonstrable record of winning sustainable and commercially viable projects Good financial and project management experience is essential The roles offers the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects, collaborating with the Environment team and key stakeholders to deliver excellent advise and management to a variety of high profile organisations / clients. please note: sponsorship is not currently available for this position