Senior Town Planner or Planning Associate

Description

• Promoting large scale residential, mixed use and commercial developments (both Brownfield and Greenfield) through the Local Development Framework and coordinate professional teams to submit applications.
• Conduct research and site appraisals on projects for our client base.
• Prepare policy representations.
• Prepare, submit and negotiate on planning and economic applications.
• Develop client relationships.
• Co-ordinate project teams and and project manage schemes often complex in nature.

Requirements

• Input to planning appeals (taking more of a lead role as an Associate)
• Have strong communication skills, both written and oral
• Have strong planning experience at Senior Planner or Associate level, ideally from a consultancy or private sector background although public sector experience will be considered.
• Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a car
• Have excellent project management skills
• Be commercially minded with an interest (and proven experience for the Associate role) in business development, ideally with a network of existing clients and/or contacts in the region.
• Be MRTPI qualified.

Benefits

• People culture: We're proud of our friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and driven to succeed
• Great Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension plan, annual leave with the option to buy/sell additional days, private medical insurance, group income protection & life assurance included as standard as well as discounted gym membership and lots more.
• Professional development: Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions
• Growth: We're on an exciting growth journey across the UK & Ireland - we want you to be part of it!
• Flexible working: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid approach to flexible working

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance