Assistant Town Planner

Location:

Stratford-upon-Avon (CV37) – Warwickshire, West Midlands, United Kingdom

Salary:

£24000 – £25000 per annum + APC support + bens

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

Search Management & Executive Jobs

Advertiser:

Penguin Recruitment Ltd

Job ID:

130859158

Posted On: 

26 July 2024

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting an established land and property consultancy in Stratford-Upon-Avon with the appointment of an Assistant Town Planner. This is role is a full-time position working 37.5 hours per week.

Our client has seen significant growth in the last five years and has developed to over 100 staff and consultants based across 14 offices in the Midlands. Having been in business for close to 200 years the company has extensive experience and strong relationships and prides themselves on being a pivotal part of the communities it serves.

The company offers advice and professional services in the rural, commercial and residential sectors. These include; property portfolios, residential sales and lettings, valuation, general practice work, planning and architecture, development, strategic land promotion, client accounting, block management and compulsory purchase.

Key responsibilities:

* Taking phone and email enquiries.
* Preparation of Scope of Works and initial Briefing Notes for clients.
* Liaising with Case Officers, Clients and Consultants regarding third party reports and project updates.
* Site assessments and development potential, including planning histories, policy analysis and interpretation of material considerations.
* Preparing and submitting planning applications through the planning system.
* Work with colleagues to increase knowledge of Planning Law and Practice and seek opportunities to develop and increase exposure to projects.

Key requirements

* Undergraduate qualification, ideally including planning related modules.
* Previous planning experience, ideally from the private sector.
* IT proficiency.
* Full driving licence, and access to your own vehicle.
* The ability to manage time effectively, prioritising tasks to ensure that deadlines are met.
* A willingness to be part of a team, to assist and interact with your colleagues.
* The ability to learn new skills and working methods and be adaptable to change.
* A proactive approach to work.
* Flexible team player.

Desired

* Town Planning Degree. (Ideally RTPI accredited).
* Good keyboard skills.
* Report writing skills with good attention to detail.
* Previous work experience in the Private Planning Sector.

Interested?

If you are looking to join an established and growing practice with a great reputation in the market, this is the role for you!

The Director is looking to meet with suitable Principal Planner level candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, Matt Fraser on # 365 001 or #

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