Assistant Planner / Planner

Our client is looking to expand their internal planning team, through the addition of an Assistant Planner/Planner.

Key responsibilities:

• Monitor national and local planning updates, including Local Plan progress and housing land supply positions
• Monitor local planning applications and latest appeal decisions
• Contribute towards the internal planning strategy, including undertaking relevant research
• Assist with coordinating the submission of planning applications and site promotion
• Assist with the review of schemes from a design, technical and sales perspective with relevant internal departments.
• Instruct, oversee and liaise with consultants, including the collation and review of relevant plans/documents
• Attend site visits and meetings with internal and external team members/stakeholders
• Develop and maintain good relations and networks with consultants, local authorities, landowners and other stakeholders
• Assist with reporting planning progress/updates internally
• Assist with maintaining internal filing to ensure up-to-date planning records
• Awareness of internal procedures, objectives, deadlines and budgets
• Raising payment requests and purchase orders

• Experience within a developer/housebuilder, planning consultancy or Local Government required
• A full driving licence required and access to own vehicle
• RTPI qualified

Each applicant will be assessed in accordance with their merits, qualifications, and ability to perform the duties of the job.

• A supportive work environment with opportunities for career advancement
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Ongoing professional development with the opportunity to progress towards MRTPI accreditation