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Assistant Planner
Location: Haddington, East Lothian
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting an exciting renewable-energy company in their search for an Assistant Planner to join their team in East Lothian. This is a rare opportunity to be involved in the planning and development of a major anaerobic-digestion and biogas facility an innovative project with significant environmental, sustainability and community benefits.
Benefits:
Competitive salary and progression opportunities
Work on a nationally significant renewable-energy project
Exposure to planning, environmental compliance and infrastructure development
Flexible working arrangements
Professional development and RTPI support
The Role
As an Assistant Planner, you will provide key support across planning, consents and project coordination. You will help prepare planning applications and supporting documents, liaise with local authorities and stakeholders, and assist in ensuring the development complies with planning and environmental requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
Assisting with planning applications, amendments and supporting documentation
Undertaking planning research, site assessments and policy reviews
Helping to coordinate inputs from environmental and technical consultants
Liaising with stakeholders, local authorities and regulatory bodies
Supporting compliance with planning conditions, monitoring and reporting
Keeping project files, plans and records up to date
Contributing to communication and consultation activities
About You
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Assistant Planner with a genuine interest in renewable energy, rural development and environmental planning.
Requirements:
Degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning, Environmental Planning, Geography or related field
Understanding of the UK planning system
Strong written, verbal and organisational skills
Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams
Interest in renewable-energy and sustainability projects
Full driving licence preferred due to site and stakeholder visits
This is an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Planner who wants hands-on experience in a unique and impactful infrastructure project while gaining strong planning and environmental skills.
If you are interested in this Assistant Planner position, please contact Joel Bland at Penguin RecruitmentDo not include the following in your job application, CV, or cover letter:
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