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Job Title: Planning Technician
Hours: Monday-Friday / 8:30am - 17:00pm.
Base: InstaVolt Head Office – Chineham Business Park, Basingstoke
Salary: From £30,000 Depending on experience.

Our vision

We all share the same aim: to make certain that current and future EV drivers have the reassurance that going electric is a positive choice for them, as well as for the environment.

Providing best-in-class rapid and high-powered electric vehicle charging infrastructure to help support the world’s need for the electrification of transport with the highest level of customer service and innovation.

Backed by purpose-driven global investment organisation, EQT, the company is the largest fully public owner-operator of rapid DC charging stations in the UK, committed to driving sustainability through innovative solutions in EV infrastructure.

The role

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.

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 needed 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.

Other benefits to include:

• Competitive salary - dependant on experience & qualifications
• 10% discretionary annual bonus
• Company sick pay (30 days full pay & 30 days half pay per annum)
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Life insurance at 3 x annual salary from day 1
• Admission to pension scheme following successful completion of 3 months employment matched up to 6% contribution.
• 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

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £30,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Yearly bonus

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Bereavement leave
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free or subsidised travel
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid volunteer time
• Referral programme
• Shuttle service provided
• Sick pay
• Store discount
• Transport links

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Basingstoke: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Will you now, or in the future require sponsorship?
• Do you have experience in planning coordination or a similar role within the property or development sector?
• Do you have a good knowledge of the general permitted development order 2015 and the development management procedure order 2015?

Work Location: In person