Town Planner (Rail)

Macdonald & Company

Job Description

We are urgently looking to fill this 3 month contract for a town planner working within rail.

You will be responsible for:
1. To undertake the preparation and submission of planning applications for low complexity commercial and operational railway projects, where it is agreed with Investment that Railway Estates will lead.
2. To undertake the preparation and submission of the required notifications on General Permitted Developments Order rights, Listed Buildings, Tree Preservation Orders and to maintain comprehensive records.
3. To undertake the preparation, submission and negotiation on planning appeals for commercial and operational railway projects.
4. To ensure that appropriate representations are made to protect Network Rail’s interests on emerging local authority development plans and attend.
5. To undertake the provision of heritage advice on complex and sensitive commercial and operational railway projects.

The ideal candidate will have some civil infrastructure/rail experience along with a relevant degree and 3 years experience in town planning. You will also have good experience in preparing and presenting town planning submissions, particularly at public enquiries.

Pay rate: £200-£300 pe day