Senior Planner

Recruiter
Anonymous
Location
Gravesend
Salary
30000.00 - 38000.00 GBP Annual + Depending on experience
Posted
07 Jan 2017
Closes
22 Jan 2017
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Our client is a leading town planning consultancy and they are seeking to appoint an Town Planner or Senior Planner to join their office in Gravesend.

We're recruiting for a Town Planner or Senior Planner for a leading planning and technical consultancy with an international reputation. They offer services to a wide spectrum of clients across all market sectors. They are currently looking for a driven and successful Planner or Senior Planner to support a successful planning team in Gravesend.

The Town Planner or Senior Planner will ideally need to have chartered RTPI status, and have studied a relevant Town Planning degree or equivalent. They will also need to have at least 2 years post-qualification experience, and ideally exposure to managing residential and retail planning applications. They will work alongside the Associates and Partners, managing projects from inception to completion. Every project within the planning team is partner led, with a dedicated team assigned at the outset for the duration of the project.

Responsibilities
* Manage of a wide variety of projects from inception to completion
* Demonstrate a high standard of technical competence and professional and ethical standards consistent with best practice
* Be a team player, capable of interacting confidently and comfortably with colleagues
* Work pro-actively under the guidance of the Partners and manage junior team members, whilst helping them work towards their RTPI membership
* Identify opportunities for new business development and build relationships with new clients
* Write proposals for new work and agree fee arrangements, manage budgets for the duration of projects effectively
* Prepare strategic land representations
* Manage community engagement

Essential Requirements
* MRTPI qualified with a minimum of two years post qualification experience
* A degree in Planning or similar professional qualification
* Experience of working for a Planning consultancy
* Experience of presenting at planning committee
* Experience of managing small to medium scale projects
* Strong communication and presentation skills
* Strong administrative skills, including report writing and time management

Desirable Requirements
* Managing residential or retail planning applications
* Experience in the preparation and management of appeals
* Experience preparing statements for Examinations in Public

If you are an experienced Town Planner reaching out for career progression, this consultancy will be able to provide the support and coaching to help you continue your professional development. This role would also suit an experienced Senior Planner who is looking for a change of direction with a dynamic and driven consultancy. If you fit these criteria, please apply now