At a Glance
- Tasks: Assess and process development proposals affecting water management and flood risk.
- Company: Join the Middle Level Commissioners, a key player in sustainable water management.
- Benefits: Full-time role with a chance to make a real impact on local communities.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Be part of a dedicated team shaping the future of environmental management.
- Qualifications: Strong planning skills and relevant degree in planning or environmental management.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Company Description
The Middle Level Commissioners are a Risk Management Authority under the Floods & Water Management Act, a Navigation Authority, and manage water levels to support irrigation in the heart of the Cambridgeshire Fens. The organisation plays a key role in safeguarding communities, land, and infrastructure through effective water management and flood risk mitigation. The team supports the Commissioners in developing and delivering their strategic vision, ensuring both technical and administrative functions are carried out efficiently. They also provide services to Internal Drainage Boards (IDBs) in and around the Middle Level, contributing to sustainable land and water use across the region. Working with the Middle Level Commissioners offers the opportunity to be part of a small, dedicated team with a tangible impact on local environments and communities.
Role Description
This is a full-time, on-site Planning and Consenting Officer role based in March. The role involves assessing, reviewing, and processing development proposals, consent applications, and planning submissions that may affect watercourses, flood risk, or navigation within the Middle Level area. The Planning and Consenting Officer will liaise with developers, local authorities, Internal Drainage Boards, and other stakeholders to ensure proposals comply with relevant legislation, byelaws, and policies. Day-to-day tasks include evaluating technical information, preparing reports and recommendations, maintaining accurate records, and contributing to policy development and guidance documents. The role also includes attending meetings, providing clear advice on planning and water management issues, and supporting wider team projects related to flood risk, navigation, and irrigation.
Qualifications
- Strong planning and project planning skills, with experience managing multiple cases and deadlines.
- Urban planning or spatial planning knowledge, with an understanding of land use, infrastructure, and environmental impacts.
- Analytical skills to interpret technical documents, maps, and data, and to assess risks and compliance.
- Excellent communication skills for engaging with applicants, authorities, and internal teams, both in writing and in person.
- Relevant degree or professional qualification in planning, environmental management, civil engineering, geography, or a related field.
- Familiarity with UK planning systems, flood risk management, or drainage and water level management is highly beneficial.
- Attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Proficiency with standard office software and, ideally, basic GIS or mapping tools.
planning and consenting officers in King's Lynn employer: Middle Level Commissioners
The Middle Level Commissioners offer a unique opportunity to join a dedicated team focused on impactful water management and flood risk mitigation in the picturesque Cambridgeshire Fens. As an employer, they foster a collaborative work culture that values professional growth, providing employees with the chance to engage in meaningful projects that directly benefit local communities and environments. With a commitment to sustainability and a supportive atmosphere, this role as a Planning and Consenting Officer promises not only career development but also the satisfaction of contributing to vital regional initiatives.
Contact Details:
Middle Level Commissioners Recruitment Team
