Chartered Town Planner

TSA Surveying Ltd; North East; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent Property Group in Newcastle is seeking a Chartered Town Planner to lead development applications across various sectors. The ideal candidate will have a planning degree and RTPI accreditation with at least two years of relevant experience. You will assist in business development and provide top-tier client advice while enjoying a competitive salary and excellent benefits including flexible working and bonuses.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Pension Plan membership

Employee Assistance Programme

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years direct work experience post qualifying.
• Full UK driving license and access to own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Business development including finding and securing new opportunities.
• Managing complex planning applications.
• Providing first-class advice to clients and team members.

Skills

Business development skills

Project management

Ability to provide client advice

Education

Planning associated degree

RTPI accreditation

Job description

Overview

Chartered Town Planner - Newcastle - £50,000 to £80,000 basic salary (depending on experience and negotiable for Partner level) + bonus. Opportunity to take a busy department to the next level. Suitable for people from Senior to Partner level. Superb benefits package. This partner led; independent Property Group are looking for a Chartered Town Planner to join their successful development team in this firms head office in Newcastle.

The ideal candidate will take lead role in managing residential, commercial and leisure development applications throughout the region. This is a challenging and exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth of a dynamic team with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality advice and exceptional client service. In addition to the Development team, which includes 14 people who are Planners, Chartered Surveyors and RIBA Architects, the firm operate in various areas of property including General Surveying, Property/Asset Management, Rural and Agricultural Consulting and Residential Estate Agency.

What you will be doing

As a Chartered Town Planner in the Development team, you will be tasked with providing pragmatic and commercially astute advice to ensure that clients can successfully navigate the complexities of the planning system across residential, commercial, agriculture, Leisure and Education. In addition to this, with the growing demand within renewable energy and Education, these sectors are growing for the firm and they would like someone to be able to continue to develop these disciplines.

Duties will include

• Business development including finding and securing new opportunities and clients
• Project managing and inputting into complex planning applications
• Managing graduate and recently qualified planning consultants
• Co-ordinating and responding to development plan consultations
• Providing first class advice to clients, team members and the wider business
• Creating a team who are passionate about planning, positive in outlook, and successful

What’s in it for you

• Basic salary £45,000 - £60,000 depending on experience and negotiable for Partner level
• Excellent working environment with flexible working
• Membership of the Firm's Pension Plan
• Payment of relevant professional subscriptions
• 28 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays
• Long service awards
• Inclusion in the Firm's Life Assurance Policy given as three times annual salary
• Company, Team and Individual bonuses
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

What you will have

• A Planning associated degree
• RTPI accreditation
• A minimum of two years direct work experience post qualifying
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle