Coastal Planner

As the largest Planning Authority in Britain with the largest coastline we manage a wide range of small and large scale developments around our coastline and inland lochs and waterways with the challenge of protecting and enhancing the outstanding natural, built and cultural heritage of these area whilst ensuring development makes a contribution toward sustainable growth. This all adds up to an incredible variety and diversity of work for the team which means each day feels different and there are always new challenges to experience and learn from.

We set high standards and aim to provide an excellent service for each of our customers, be they members of the public, applicants or consultees. Across the teams we work collaboratively and supportively with each other, ensuring that officers have the opportunity to learn from each other as well as benefiting from the experience and support of senior members of the teams. We are constantly looking at ways we can improve the service we provide to our customers so that we can all contribute to delivering a great planning service.

The Role

 We are currently recruiting for a Coastal Planner to join our team. The successful candidate would be a case officer and have responsibility for providing  ecological advice and environmental appraisals on  aquaculture and other  applications  and contribute towards marine and coastal policy across the Highlands. As such the post would suit candidates with a background in marine ecology, environmental science or planning. You would be supported by a team leader and the area planning managers, working across the Council area and experience all that the stunning Scottish Highlands has to offer in terms of its people,  landscape and culture.