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Office Working Monday-Friday 8:30am - 17:00pm.
InstaVolt is the largest owner operator of rapid electric vehicle charging stations across the UK and we pride ourselves on customer experience and satisfaction. Our teams provide a full range of support to our stations, as well as playing a crucial role in the expansion of the network and the continuation of our reputation as best in the industry.
We are seeking a meticulous and proactive Planning Technician to join our in-house Development Team. The role involves managing the end-to-end process of planning applications, appeals, and related documentation while supporting the team with feasibility assessments and general development activities. This position offers an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in ensuring the successful delivery of projects.
Hours: Office based Monday to Friday 8:30am – 17:00pm
Salary: From £30,000 depending on experience
Key Responsibilities:
* Prepare, submit, and manage planning applications, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant regulations and guidelines.
* Discharge, vary and/or removal of planning conditions.
* Assist in the preparation of BNG exemption statements.
* Assist in the preparation of design and access, heritage and other topic statements to satisfy local planning authority requests.
* Liaise with local planning authorities and consultants to address queries and facilitate the application process.
* Monitor the progress of applications, providing regular updates and proactively addressing any potential delays or issues.
* Conduct preliminary research and assessments to determine the feasibility and risks associated to proposed projects, including reviewing local development plans and policies.
* Provide input on project planning and design to align with planning requirements and best practices.
* Collaborate with internal and external teams to support the delivery of development objectives.
* To keep up to date on local and national planning policy and guidance related to EV vehicle charging infrastructure development and associated topic areas of sustainable transport, climate change and air quality.
Skills and experience for this role:
* Proven experience in planning coordination or a similar role within the property or development sector.
* Experience of working within a planning department team processing and validating planning applications preferred however not essential.
* Strong understanding of UK planning legislation, policies, and procedures.
* Good knowledge of the general permitted development order 2015 and the development management procedure order 2015.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail.
* Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
* Strong organizational and analytical skills.
* Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders.
Benefits to include:
* 10% discretionary annual bonus
* Company sick pay (30 days full pay & 30 days half pay per annum)
* 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
* Free coach pass from Basingstoke Station to and from the office each day
* Life insurance at 3 x annual salary from day 1
* Admission to pension scheme following successful completion of probationary period
* Ongoing training in career building avenues, health & safety and any other area that will be of benefit to the business and the employee
* Opportunity to enrol onto our salary sacrifice EV scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Access to PerkPal platform
* Quarterly company events
* Free snacks & drinks in the office
* Free office parking
One last thing… We’re an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equality and diversity and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.
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