Junior Town Planner

Captiv8 Resources; Belfast; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A planning resources company in Belfast is looking for a candidate to provide administrative and junior planning support. This role assists senior planners and focuses on the early-stage planning process, including data gathering and document management to ensure accurate and timely submissions. The ideal candidate will contribute to the continuous improvement of processes and support junior activities under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Support pre-MSV planning activities including planning scope reviews and data collection.
• Collate, review and maintain accurate planning histories and associated documentation.
• Prepare and submit standardised planning documents.
• Assist with planning portal reviews and local authority research.
• Update internal systems and trackers to ensure planning data is accurate and up to date.
• Liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders to chase outstanding planning information.
• Provide general administrative support to the planning team.
• Support junior planning activity on less complex sites under supervision.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of planning processes and documentation standards.
• Managing and liaising with external suppliers for planning support.

Job description

Job Summary
To provide joint administrative and junior planning support to the Town Planning function, assisting in the early-stage planning process including pre-MSV activities, data gathering, document management, and coordination of planning submissions.

This role is designed to support senior planners while developing internal capability in town planning.

Duties

• Support pre-MSV planning activities including planning scope reviews and data collection.
• Collate, review and maintain accurate planning histories and associated documentation.
• Prepare and submit standardised planning documents
• Assist with planning portal reviews and local authority research.
• Update internal systems and trackers to ensure planning data is accurate and up to date.
• Liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders to chase outstanding planning information.
• Provide general administrative support to the planning team, including document filing and record management.
• Support junior planning activity on less complex sites under supervision.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of planning processes and documentation standards.
• Managing and liaising with external suppliers to provide planning support and reports for various planning conditions