Environmental Planner | Preston

Salary 31,067 - 39,513 per annum | Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week | Preston

International Sponsorship this role is not open to international sponsorship

Join Lancashire County Council as an Environmental Planning Officer

Shape the future of transport in Lancashire by becoming a crucial part of our multi-disciplinary team working on major transport planning applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) for planning applications.
• Produce supporting documents for Environmental Statements and Habitat Regulations Assessments.
• Provide environmental advice on planning applications and discharge of planning conditions.
• Review documentation from specialists to make informed recommendations

What we're looking for:

• You'll have experience of working within a planning team, it would be great if you also understand the principles of EIA co-ordination and environmental planning policies. It would be hugely beneficial if you also held a degree in planning or an environmental field.
• You be confident using specialised systems and GIS mapping software
• You'll have excellent communication skills. You'll be able to explain technical issues to non-technical stakeholders and use your expertise to influence decision making

If you would like to contact us for an initial informal and confidential chat, then please get in touch with Niamh O'Sullivan at Naimh.O'Sullivan@Lancashire.gov.uk

Closing Date: 06 April 2025 Interviews: TBC

Why join us?

By joining Lancashire County Council, you can shape the career path that is right for you with the opportunity to gain personal and professional qualifications, coaching and mentoring Lancashire County Council really is the place where you can have the career you've always wanted.

In return for your passion and expertise, we also offer a generous benefits package which includes:

• A competitive salary and Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions.
• A great holiday entitlement of 26 days annual leave which rises with length of service. You will also be entitled to 8 Bank Holidays, 2 additional statutory Bank Holidays and have the option to buy additional leave each year.
• Our staff discount scheme in partnership with Vivup allowing you to access discounts with a range of UK retailers, saving on everything from weekly food shops to white goods and cars.

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Further information can be found on the 'Our Recruitment Process' tab.

You will be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and must be insured for business use. However, we may consider you if you cannot drive because of a disability.

In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.

We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.

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