Title: Planner / Assistant Planner
Location: Essex - Stanstead
The Company:
My client is a family owned business, City & Country which has over 60 years experience in the restoration and conversion of historic and listed buildings and specialists in property development.
As a key member of the Planning & Design Team, you will be responsible for assisting on projects, whilst providing guidance and advice to other team member / stakeholders.
- Working closely with the Design & Planning Director, Senior Planning Manager and Planning Manager.
- You will assist in the effectiveness of Planning & Design team activities and the management of outside consultants working on planning applications and condition sign offs.
- You will assist in the monitoring of S106 obligations.
- You will prepare, submit and monitor minor planning applications.
- You will assist in the preparation, submission and monitoring of major planning applications.
- You will assist in managing assigned projects from site purchase to planning approval and discharge of planning conditions by liaising with specific teams internally alongside external consultants.
- You will actively participate in Weekly Planning Meetings, reporting to the Design & Planning Director and the rest of the team against projects you are involved in.
- You will work with the Planning & Design team to obtain the necessary consultant reports and surveys as agreed during the site purchase stage.
- To maintain a good knowledge of existing and changes to planning and other legislation that affect the potential for developing current and future sites
Qualifications:
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- RTPI Accredited Degree in Planning
- Experience within a Planning Consultancy or Local Authority
- Confident with technical planning knowledge.
- Strong numerical and report writing skills.
Why should you apply?
- Attractive salary
- Strong benefits package
- Good work/life balance with flexible working arrangement
- Fantastic opportunity to build upon experiences and skillsets
- Varied portfolio of work
Interested?
The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on or