The Landmark Practice Blog

 Adrian Hunter, our new Head of Planning (The Landmark Practice), was invited to an event at the Members Dining Room in the House of Commons, to hear the current thoughts of the Energy Secretary Chris Huhne MP and to discuss these with other companies involved in the renewables sector in the South West (oh and take the opportunity for a sneaky peak inside the ‘seat of power’ and enjoy some rather nice cakes!!)  (more…)

The Landmark Practice has become one of only 40 organisations worldwide to be selected to join a new scheme that recognises a dedication to excellence in Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). (more…)

Sector: Environmental Consultancy

Location: Bristol

Position/Function: Planning & Business Development Manager

Salary: Negotiable on experience (profit share options will be considered)

Start date: April 2011

Closing date for applications: 30/4/2011

Contact: enquiries@thelandmarkpractice.com

We are seeking a professional planner/surveyor with solid technical experience and a demonstrable track record in business development to take a leading role in our practice. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with drive and ambition to further develop our planning function, underpinned by the confidence to work autonomously and the technical ability to deliver complex projects.

The successful candidate will be expected to take a proactive role in promoting the business and identify opportunities for planning-led instructions. Strong negotiations skills and commercial awareness will be imperative. We are inviting planning professionals with previous or current consultancy experience to apply, ideally gained within the Bristol or wider South West marketplace.

Download the full description as a PDF PLANNING JOB VACANCY March 2011

Bernice with her 'South West Renewable Energy Champion’ award

Bernice Roberts, Principal Environmental Planner at the Landmark Practice was awarded a runner up prize at the Regen SW Green Energy Awards 2009, held on Tuesday 10 November at the Assembly Rooms, Bath. This annual event, hosted this year by the BBC’s Jonathan Dimbleby, is a celebration of the success of the South West’s renewable energy industry.

Bernice was nominated for the ‘South West Renewable Energy Champion’ category which recognises outstanding work of achievements of individuals that make a real difference to the development of renewable energy in the South West.

Wind turbine seminars

A short series of three half day workshops entitled ‘Supporting Planning Practice for Wind Turbine Developments’, held at the end of October at Government Offices South West in Bristol, have received very positive feedback and requests for repeat events

The workshops, organised jointly by The Landmark Practice, Regen SW and the RTPI, all focused on providing basic skills training to help local authority planning officers to address the specific demands of wind turbines in planning. (more…)