Chartered Town Planner

Hays; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein innovatives Unternehmen sucht einen Senior Town Planner, um das Entwicklungsteam einer dynamischen lokalen Behörde zu unterstützen. In dieser spannenden Rolle sind Sie für die Bearbeitung von Entwicklungsanträgen verantwortlich und arbeiten eng mit verschiedenen Interessengruppen zusammen. Sie profitieren von flexiblen Arbeitszeiten, einschließlich hybrider Arbeitsmöglichkeiten, und haben die Chance, Ihre Karriere in einem unterstützenden Umfeld voranzutreiben. Diese Position bietet Ihnen die Möglichkeit, in einem wichtigen Bereich der Stadtentwicklung zu arbeiten und Ihre Fähigkeiten in einer bedeutenden Rolle weiterzuentwickeln.

Qualifications

• Mindestens 2 Jahre Erfahrung im Bereich Entwicklung Management.
• Chartered Mitgliedschaft der RTPI ist ideal.

Responsibilities

• Bearbeitung von lokalen Entwicklungsanträgen und Beratung zu Planungsfragen.
• Entwicklung effektiver Arbeitsbeziehungen mit Partnern und internen Teams.

Skills

Entwicklung Management

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Priorisierung von Arbeitslast

Kenntnis des schottischen Planungssystems

Education

RTPI akkreditiertes Studium

Tools

IDOX Uniform

Job description

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This range is provided by Hays. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Your new company
Hays are delighted to have partnered with a busy local authority who are looking to appoint a Senior / Chartered Town Planner to assist their development management team on a temporary contract basis. This will initially be a short-term contract, expected to last approximately 3 months. However, there could be scope to extend beyond this.
You will be expected to work from the office on a hybrid basis 2-3 days per week, so applicants should live within a commutable distance from Glasgow.

Your new role

Working as part of the development management team and reporting to the Principal Planner, you will be tasked with processing a high volume of local development and householder applications, and providing planning advice on planning issues related to development. You will be responsible for ensuring applications are assessed under relevant local and national planning legislation in accordance with statutory obligations, policies, and good practice. You will need to develop effective working relationships with development partners, consultants, and internal teams involved in project delivery, with a keen understanding of the development process as a whole.

What you'll need to succeed

• An RTPI accredited (or equivalent) undergraduate or postgraduate qualification, ideally with Chartered membership of RTPI.
• At least 2 years' post-qualification experience within development management.
• Detailed understanding of the Scottish planning system.
• Familiarity with IDOX Uniform case management system (or similar).
• Motivation and organization to prioritize your own caseload.
• Strong communication skills to liaise with colleagues, clients, and external stakeholders in a timely manner.
• A full UK driving license and access to your own vehicle.

What you'll get in return

This is an excellent freelance contract opportunity within a vibrant local authority's Development Management team. Hybrid and flexible working is offered, with 2-3 days per week in the office and the rest remote. Part-time applications will also be considered.

The hourly rate for this role is negotiable, dependent on experience, approximately £25.50 - £28.50 per hour PAYE. Please note, this role falls within IR35 scope.

What to do next

If interested, click 'apply now' to submit your CV or contact us directly. If this role isn't suitable, but you're seeking new opportunities, please reach out for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Additional Information

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industry: Architecture and Planning