Head of Planning Casework Position Available In Jefferson, Alabama

We recognise the challenges that people with protected characteristics may experience on the job market and in their career progression. We are fully committed to being an inclusive employer and ensuring equal opportunities. We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as possible, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including ethnic minorities, people with a disability, and people with gender diverse identities. Have you got a proven background in Planning legislation and policy? Do you have an exceptional eye for detail and thrive working within a fast-paced environment? If so, we’d love to hear from you! We are looking for a passionate and motivated planning lead to join the Transport Infrastructure Planning Unit in DfT with knowledge of UK planning legislation and environmental legislation. The Transport Infrastructure Planning Unit provides advice to Ministers on applications for Development Consent Orders (DCO) for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIPs) submitted under the Planning Act 2008. These Applications grant powers critical to the delivery of airport, railway, strategic road and major harbour projects that are central to the Government’s policies for economic growth. The post holder will work collaboratively alongside three other Grade 7s and jointly be responsible for ensuring that the team provides robust and timely advice to Ministers on such applications. This involves assessing the merits of projects against planning, transport and environmental policies and legislation, preparing formal, legally robust decision letters and making recommendations to Ministers and maintaining the propriety of the decision-making process. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Ensuring all applications for Development Consent Orders are taken forward promptly, impartially and in line with relevant legislation and guidance, so as to deliver a high-quality service. Provide direction on each case to ensure decisions are robust, evidence based and comply with the relevant legislation. This includes responsibility for the coaching and development of specialist skills and knowledge in the team, working closely and accurately with detailed legislation, planning policy statements and large volumes of factual case papers. Ensuring a coherent approach in tackling common issues and in developing solutions to challenges by engaging with lawyers, policy teams across DfT and other Departments. For further information, please see the attached Role Profile