Planning Assistant

You will assist in the preparation of pre planning programs & budgets along with the co-ordination of the planning design and submission / consultation / discharge processes. You’ll manage pre-planning costs and report accordingly as well as maintain planning condition trackers for all developments.

As the Planning Assistant, your primary function will be to assist the Head of Planning & Development on all planning activities in the region in relation to all aspects of Mixed Tenure Developments & Development Contracts, both short and long term. This will ensure that appropriate planning consents are obtained, whilst ensuring costs are managed effectively and reviewed.

In addition, you will support the land team in the preparation of planning appraisals for new land opportunities and liaise with internal and external clients by various methods of communication.

Permanent – Full Time (37.5 hpw)

• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Knowledge and understanding of research methodologies
• The ability to form and develop relationships with key clients
• Knowledge of Planning techniques
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher); experience with document management systems an advantage.
• Planning & Development experience

• Private medical insurance
• Holidays - 26 days
• Access to discount portal
• Cycle to Work scheme and the Lovell Way to EV
• Ability to purchase additional holiday
• Employee assistance programme
• Sharesave scheme
• Bonus entitlement based on performance KPIs
• Life Assurance