[ref. k07957022] Assistant Town Planner
OutThere are working with a Home Development Company, to help them find a new member or their Planning Team based in Eastleigh. Our client is fast growing and can therefore offer an immediate start as a Planning Assistant/Planner/Senior 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/Qualifications: > Degree qualification in planning is preferred, but not essential
> RTPI qualification is preferred, but not essential> Experience within a developer/housebuilder/planning consultancy/local government
> Full driving licence and access to own vehicle
Benefits: > 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
> EAP
> Perkbox
> Voucher for your Birthday
> Length of Service Awards
> Private healthcare for you and family
OutThere work as a HR & Recruitment partner for the hiring organisation and are an equal opportunities employer. Our clients value diversity and strive to be highly inclusive. No terminology within this advert is intended to discriminate, we believe that equality, diversity, and inclusion is what helps us create an environment where everyone can achieve their full potential.Each applicant will be assessed in accordance with their merits, qualifications, and ability to perform the duties of the job.