JOB SUMMARY

The National Infrastructure team manage the applications service for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) across England and Wales. These are large scale projects like power stations, highways and solar farms.
We are looking for candidates who are motivated and able to balance multiple cases, keeping all parties informed throughout the project process. Suitable candidates will be adaptable and able to deliver in a fast-paced environment.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Case Managers are responsible for ensuring that project applications are processed in accordance with established policies, procedures and statutory timescales set out in the Planning Act 2008 (as amended) (PA2008), seeing projects through from pre-application to the issue of the decision. Frequent communication with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders makes this an engaging and varied role. Travel to project events at locations across the country also forms part of this role.
The role requires a proactive candidate who is able to see projects through to delivery and work confidently and effectively with colleagues in various roles as well as a wide range of stakeholders.
Role types and Salary details There are two roles available at same grade: one post is permanent and one post is temporary for 12 months.
1 x HEO (grade) – Permanent starting salary £36,396
1 x HEO (grade)– Fixed Term Contract 12 months, starting salary£36,396

APPLICATION

Complete the online application form on Civil Service Jobs which requires the following information:

• A CV: The CV section lets you share your job history. List your jobs, how long you worked at each, and briefly describe your roles and duties. Make sure to show how your experience matches the essential criteria of the job you’re applying for. Type or paste this information into the ‘Employment History’ box in the online application. You can’t attach your CV.
• Personal Statement (1250 words max): The personal statement lets you explain why you’re a good fit for the job in more detail. Use it to show how you meet the essential criteria listed in our advert and connect your answers to the essential criteria and experience elements we’re looking for.

If there are many applications, we might use a lead sift. This means we’ll first check if you meet the key requirement listed below. If you don’t, we won’t review the rest of your application.

• Demonstrable experience of case work and/or project management

All shortlisted candidates will be advised of the outcome shortly afterwards.

NATIONALITY REQUIREMENTS

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements

Operational Delivery
Planning
Project Delivery