We are a leading multi-disciplinary planning consultancy working across England, Scotland and Wales, providing services for planning feasibility appraisals, permitted development, custom and self-build sites, enforcements, planning appeals, site licenses, conditions and supporting clients at committee.
We are seeking an Assistant Planner to join the team with experience within the planning sector to assist directors and senior staff in undertaking the company’s portfolio of planning and appeal casework.
Benefits:
· Enhanced Competitive Pension Scheme
· Company Bonus Scheme
· Business support for further educational and additional qualifications
· Early finish 1 day per week
· 25 Days + Bank Holidays, increasing with long service
Key Roles & Responsibilities
· Gaining quotations from external consultants to support the planning process
· Preparation of appeal handover files
· Assisting with preparation of quotes
· Assessment of potential new client files prepared by others
· Undertaking thorough and meticulous research of planning policies, legislation and other material considerations of relevance to the planning casework of the company
· Keeping clients informed of progress throughout, advising them throughout the process
· Research of additional site details including planning history and planning policies
· Responding to planning contravention notices and s330 notices.
· To manage casework from initial enquiry to determination under supervision of senior staff
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
· Degree Required
· Understanding of the Planning System (Desirable)
· Drawing/CAD software skills (Desirable)
· Strong telephone manner and communication skills
· Able to handle and prioritise a busy and diverse workload
· Meticulous approach to dealing with data
· Willingness to learn new skills
If you are interested in the position, please click ‘Apply’ and feel free to contact us to discuss the opportunity in more detail. We are keen to speak with planners of all levels to discuss if any further opportunities may be available for the right person!
Additional information:
The role is based at our offices at Upton Magna Business Park. There may be some out of hours working with time off in lieu, mutually agreed in advance.
Working hours: 9:00am to 5:30pm Monday to Friday.
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
