Senior Development Planning AdvisorRole ID: 200055Location: CardiffGrade/Salary range: 6: £41,132 - £44,988Working pattern: Full timeContract type: PermanentClosing date: 23/11/2025The roleAre you a planning professional with strong technical expertise and a passion for shaping sustainable development?Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is seeking a Senior Planning Advisor to lead on complex, high-profile casework within our Development Planning Advice Service (DPAS). This is a unique opportunity to influence major development proposals across Wales-including infrastructure, housing, transport, and agriculture - ensuring environmental priorities are at the heart of decision-making.In this role, you''ll provide expert advice to Planning Authorities, Welsh Government and applicants, drawing on topics such as conservation sites, European Protected Species, flood risk, water quality, air quality, contaminated land, and landscape. You''ll collaborate with technical specialists across NRW to deliver robust, evidence-based guidance that supports sustainable outcomes. Your expertise will directly influence how development takes place in Wales - ensuring it aligns with national priorities for climate, biodiversity, and natural resource management.We''re looking for someone with substantial experience in planning, environmental management or ecological consultancy. You''ll lead on complex and high profile cases, mentor colleagues, and contribute to shaping NRW''s strategy and guidance.To suc