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Public Inquiry Consultant

Employer
Macdonald & Company
Location
London
Salary
£90 per hour, Benefits: Ltd Co (outside of IR35)
Closing date
23 Oct 2021

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Job Details

A rare and exceptional opportunity has arisen for a Public Inquiry Consultant at one of London’s leading Borough Councils.

 

You will lead manage and coordinate all work associated with a highly contentious schemes for a major development proposal on floodlands by representing and defending the councils position under cross examination.

 

In addition you will coordinate a multi-disciplinary team collating proofs of evidences and all technical reports supporting the councils position particularly in relation to the interpretation of sequential tests for flood zone development.

 

Furthermore, you will work closely and liaise with the head of Development Management, Directors of Planning and members in relation to progress with Inquiry to the hearing and subsequent cross examination which is scheduled for December.

 

Key Responsibilities;

 

  • Coordinate with a multi-disciplinary team;
 

  • Draft all statements for submission:- Proof of Evidence, Statement of Common Ground, Rebuttal Responses etc;
 

  • Review all specialist/third party statements and coordinate consistency across the Councils case;
 

  • Liaise with legal and appointed Counsel;
 

  • Attend as an Expert Planning Witness at public inquiry (cross examination);
 

  • Understand and explain the implications of viability on the suitability and availability of sites (detailed FVA matters will be led a specialist viability consultant);
 

  • Ensure all key dates are achieved for submissions of evidence.
 

 

The successful candidate will have a detailed knowledge of Public Inquiries and processes have gained previous experience representing councils under cross examination.

 

A knowledge of Flood zone development and policies is preferred but not essential.

 

However, the successful candidate will be a qualified Town Planner who has held management or directorial roles in the public or private sectors in the UK.

 

In addition, you will have an in depth working knowledge of UK planning legislation with the ability to analyse and solve complex planning issues and galvanise support from key stakeholders.

 

For further information, please feel free to contact Jeremy Wright at Macdonald & Company on 0207 318 5263 or email; jwright@macdonaldandcompany.com

Company

Macdonald & Company is the leading professional recruitment consultancy for the real estate, built environment, energy and environmental sectors. Established in 1994 and headquartered in the UK, we apply local knowledge with true global connection through our offices in Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and Africa.

Our specialist teams act for every class  of organisation owning, occupying, financing or advising on property, construction and engineering – developers, investors, institutions, funds, banks, consultancies and contractors. We are the preferred recruitment partner of RICS - the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.

Company info
Website
Telephone
020 7629 7220
Location
50 Great Marlborough Street
London
London
W1F 7JS
United Kingdom

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