Opportunities to join the Global Energy Group

Arthian is seeking to recruit a Planning Manager / Principal Consultant to join our growing Planning Team, with the potential to base yourself at any of our U.K. offices. The Planning & Development Team includes Planners, EIA Practitioners and Contaminated Land Specialists. The wider consultancy team includes Landscape Architects, Graphics & Visualisations Specialists, Ecologists, Noise, Air Quality and Flood Risk Specialists which the planning team have access to.

We are looking for a Planning Manager / Principal-level Planner to lead a team delivering a range of planning applications and EIA projects, taking them from initial conception and feasibility, through the consenting process and discharge of planning conditions. This is a Manager / Principal role with responsibility for team development, team performance and coaching / supervision of supporting staff. The selected candidate will work within a supportive and driven team, delivering Group targets for sales, successful project delivery and client satisfaction.

Arthian is a consultancy offering planning, design, safety, environment and engineering services. A positive place to work, Arthian aims to implement the motto ‘See a Difference’ in everything we do.

The Role

• Responsibility for team development, team performance and coaching / supervision of supporting staff.
• Have an active involvement in bid preparation, tender submissions and business development.
• Taking the lead on planning projects, including the submission of applications, monitoring throughout the determination process, responding to comments and discharging planning conditions.
• Providing advice to clients and the wider team.
• Liaise with internal and external consultants engaged on planning projects, clients and stakeholders.
• Taking the lead on community consultation for planning projects.
• Preparation of planning reports, including Planning Statements, Design and Access Statements, Pre-Application Consultation Reports etc.
• Technical review and QA of planning submission documents.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess a BSc or MSc in Environmental Planning/ EIA/ Town Planning or other relevant discipline and have a full U.K. driving licence with clean driving record.

Chartered member of the RTPI would be viewed favourably.

Experience

The ideal candidate will have experience with regards to many of the following areas/disciplines, preferably in a consultancy role:

• Proven track record of working in a planning/ multi-disciplinary consultancy in the U.K.

• Experience of leading planning projects for renewables, minerals, waste, residential or industrial developments;

• Experience of delivering projects within the Town and Country Planning Act, as well as experience of NSIP/DCO, Section 36, Section 37, Development of National Significant application types is desirable;

• Detailed knowledge of planning legislation and processes across the UK;

• Knowledge of EIA legislation and processes across the UK;

• Detailed knowledge of environmental assessment techniques and methodologies;

• Report writing, including Planning Statements, Design and Access Statements, Pre-Application Consultation Reports etc.

• Experienced at organising and undertaking community consultation.

• Technical review and sign off of planning documents;

• Written and verbal communication skills;

• Comfortable engaging with key project stakeholders, including consultees and the local community;

• Project management skills, including delivering projects on time and within budget.

The selected candidate will be a ‘self-starter’ with commercial awareness.

If you wish to apply for the above please email your CV to workwithus@gegroup.com

The Software Developer will support the Business Units efficiency through the development and design of specialised software. Whilst the focus will be to develop the existing web MVC applications as required, there is an aim to develop a user-friendly and efficient mobile application using .NET MAUI, ensuring compatibility across multiple platforms. Integrate with the existing database and web application for required data. Therefore, it is a requirement that the developer has experience of .net MAUI and .net core. The Software Developer will work with other members of the Team to develop, deploy and improve required software solutions. This may include integrating existing software products and getting seemingly incompatible platforms to work together. As an experienced .NET MAUI software developer, you will have built and deployed native Android and iOS applications. Be able to share these skills and knowledge with the Team and lead the mobile platform development. There will be a requirement to work on web .net Core MVC applications and APIs. The individual is expected to be able and willing to work to the vision, strategy, and core values of the Group.

Hybrid office working, available in Inverness, Grangemouth or possibly Glasgow, required for effective knowledge sharing.

Key Accountabilities

Supporting business transition and helping to establish change.
Understanding and mapping business needs and processes across the organisation.
Developing and maintaining a variety of applications across the business.
Work effectively with internal and 3rd party providers to scope, implement, test and deploy solutions to business problems.
Assisting in the preparation and delivery of training and reference material on the new processes and software systems.
Assist in the post go-live support of the systems and ongoing continual improvement.
Work closely with other Team members to facilitate knowledge share.
Communicate requirements and solutions clearly and accurately. Participating in code reviews and documentation.
If required escalate any request to the Business Solutions Manager for resolution.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Business Solutions Manager.

Experience and Qualifications

A degree or other higher education qualification in a computer science/software engineering discipline and/or equivalent experience within a commercial IT environment.
Experience of the full software development stack and lifetime cycle.
Experience working with Microsoft .NET, Azure, Web and Mobile programming languages for at least 5 years.
• .NET MAUI across multi-platforms
• C# .NET Core
• Entity Framework Core
• JavaScript including jQuery.

Experience using Azure technologies.
• Application registrations
• Authentication
• Dev Op

Experience working with Databases and SQL programming language.
• Transactional Queries
• Stored Procedures and Functions
• Performance Tuning

Experience working with programming concepts in a commercial environment.
• API
• REST
• Async
• GitHub

Competencies

Ability work in an Agile software development methodology
Ability to learn new applications and systems.
Ability to effectively document and comment advanced code solutions
Effectively manage time while working on multiple assignments with guidance as to relative priorities of assignments.
Ability to handle confidential information and materials with discretion and integrity
Ability to handle interruptions and shifting priorities, maintain focus on tasks, pay attention to details, and produce accurate work.
Hunger to continually learn new technologies to progress and achieve the best results.
Excellent written, verbal and collaboration skills
A critical and methodical thinker/problem solver who can work under pressure, assess enquiries and exercise sound judgement
Conduct thorough testing and debugging throughout the development process to ensure a high quality product.
Ability to lead individual projects of a large and complex nature.
Recognised as a domain knowledge expert.
Ability to identify and deliver new and latest technology solutions
Work with the Business Solutions Team Manager to create new and update existing policies and procedures.

If you are interested in this position please send your CV to workwithus@gegroup.com

Technical Writer will work as part of the Business Solutions Team to implement documentation and change throughout the Group. They will create and maintain comprehensive documentation and training materials for custom software applications. In this role, they will develop user guides, technical manuals, and other materials that ensure users can easily understand and navigate the software. Software documentation should be available through a web application with search functionality. The Technical Writer will work with the Business Solutions Team to decide on a delivery platform and to implement. They will collaborate with subject matter experts, business stakeholders and developers to gather necessary information, ensuring accuracy and completeness. The work will cater to a wide range of audiences, from end-users to technical staff. They will assist to create Team documentation standards and guidelines. The individual is expected to be able and willing to work to the vision, strategy, and core values of the Group.

Key Accountabilities

Supporting business transition and helping to establish change.
Understanding and mapping business needs and processes across the organisation
Develop, write, and maintain high-quality documentation, including user guides, technical manuals, and training materials.
Collaborate with subject matter experts and developers to ensure the accuracy and completeness of documentation.
Work effectively with business stakeholders to enhance the user experience.
Create clear, concise, and user-friendly content for various audiences, including end-users, administrators, and technical staff.
Analyse existing documentation to identify gaps and improvements, ensuring end-user documentation is clear and comprehensive.
Identify opportunities for process improvements and work with the Team to align documentation standards, guidelines and formats.
Assist in the post go-live support of the systems and ongoing continual improvement.
Work closely with other Business Solutions Team to facilitate knowledge share.
If required escalate any request to the Business Solutions Manager for resolution.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Business Solutions Manager.

Experience & Qualifications

Experience of implementing and maintaining online documentation
Experience working as a Technical Writer (or equivalent role) in a commercial IT environment for at least 3 years.
Experience working with Microsoft technologies
• Office 365
• Power Platform
• SharePoint Online
Proficiency in using content management systems, documentation, and knowledge base tools.

Competencies

Ability to run and manage individual projects.
Ability to learn new applications and systems.
Effectively manage time while working on multiple assignments with guidance as to relative priorities of assignments.
Strong customer focus, consistently achieving goals and delivering on expectations with the ability to relate to all levels within the Group.
Ability to handle confidential information and materials with discretion and integrity.
Ability to handle interruptions and shifting priorities, maintain focus on tasks, pay attention to details, and produce accurate work.
Hunger to continually learn new technologies to progress and achieve the best results.
Excellent written, verbal and collaboration skills.
A critical and methodical thinker/problem solver who can work under pressure, assess enquiries
and exercise sound judgement

if you are interested in the above please send your CV to workwithus@gegroup.com