Trainee Graduate Planner / Planner

Description

As part of this process, you will have a close working relationship with other internal departments such as design, land, technical, commercial, construction and sales teams, alongside liaising with a variety of planning authorities and statutory consultees to progress applications and discharge conditions.

As Trainee Graduate Planner / Planner for Spitfire Homes, you will report into Frances Keenan – Planning Manager and will be responsible for the following;

• Undertake community engagements with local residents and stakeholders.
• Submit and prepare non-material amendment and minor material amendment applications to amend planning permissions.
• Attend external meetings and site visits.
• Raising purchase orders and managing the planning budget for each project.
• Assist in the preparation of planning appraisals and reports to support the Land Team in the bidding process.
• Manage and maintain planning condition trackers. Gathering all necessary information, submitting and pushing for discharge in a timely manner.
• Oversee the work of all external consultants to prepare, submit and manage planning applications.
• Liaise directly with, and respond to the comments of, planning authorities and statutory consultees to ensure the successful outcome of the planning application process.

Requirements

• Achieved or working towards a Chartered RTPI Accreditation.
• Effective communicator.
• Experience in planning policy/development management.
• Understand S106 agreements and keep trackers to ensure obligations are complied with.
• Possession of driving license.
• Understanding the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) and how this is calculated.
• Previous experience with a house builder, private consultancy or local authority.
• Awareness of housebuilder requirements including standard house types and design principles.
• Time management and organisational skills and the ability to work on their own initiative.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance