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Lead Planning Specialist

Cardiff, Wales

Lead Planning Specialist

Salary: G7 – £45,367–£50,877
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Closing date: 14 December 2025

Shape Wales’ future with Natural Resources Wales (NRW)
We’re looking for a Lead Planning Specialist to join our Planning, Landscape and Energy Team. This is your chance to influence how environmental priorities are embedded in development decisions across Wales, including Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) and Significant Infrastructure Projects (SIPs).

What you’ll do:

  • Lead and manage complex planning projects and policy development.
  • Provide expert advice to Welsh Government, developers, and planning authorities.
  • Develop practical guidance for NRW teams and external partners.
  • Build strategic relationships to drive sustainable outcomes.

What we’re looking for:

  • Strong knowledge of Welsh, UK and EU land use and spatial planning legislation.
  • Experience in development plans, environmental assessment (SEA, HRA, EIA).
  • Skilled in project management and stakeholder engagement.
  • Membership of RTPI or relevant professional body (or working towards).

Why join us?

  • Civil Service Pension Scheme (employer contribution 28.97%).
  • 28 days annual leave (rising to 33).
  • Flexible and hybrid working options.
  • Professional development and wellbeing support.

Location: Contracted to your nearest NRW office with hybrid working.
Interviews: Via Microsoft Teams.
Contact: [email protected] for informal enquiries.

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Job Details

  • Employer

    Natural Resources Wales

  • Location

    Cardiff, Wales

  • Salary

    £45,367 - £50,877

  • Job Level

    Associate / Associate Director, Team Leader

  • Reference

    PJCOM2617

  • Closing Date

    Dec 14, 2025

  • Function

    Planning, Landscape and Energy

  • Sector

    Local Authority

  • Specialism

    DCO / Infrastructure, Development Planning / Major Infrastructure, Infrastructure, Renewable Energy