Planner - ABS45859

Aberdeenshire Council; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional council in Scotland seeks motivated individuals for the Planner (Development Management) role. Responsibilities include assessing planning applications and providing advice on planning matters. Candidates should hold a relevant degree or be working towards one, and have excellent communication skills. The position is based in Ellon or Peterhead and offers career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or working towards an appropriate degree.
• Must have a full and valid driving license.
• Minimum requirement of 1 reference from current or recent employer.

Responsibilities

• Assess and determine a varied caseload of planning applications.
• Liaise with colleagues and external organisations.
• Provide advice on planning matters to the public and Council.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in Town and Country Planning or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Situated in the Northeast of Scotland, Aberdeenshire is a beautiful and historic region, encapsulating the rugged mountains of the Cairngorms and breath-taking coastal scenery. The wider Aberdeen City and Shire Region boasts a number of excellent facilities including world renowned golf courses, a top league football team, the stunning river Dee and river Don, excellent transport links (including proximity to Aberdeen International Airport and Aberdeen Harbour and ferry terminal), a range of local and regional shops as well as the breath-taking scenery of the hills. In fact the area has something for everyone.

One of the most dynamic and unique regions of the country, Aberdeenshire is a great place to live, work and visit. We believe we have something to offer people of all ages- a quality of life which is hard to find elsewhere.

These posts provide an excellent opportunity for Trainee, Graduate, and experienced Chartered Planners to join the Development Management Section within the Planning & Economy Service to assist and contribute to the delivery of a high-quality planning service within Aberdeenshire.

We are looking for motivated, enthusiastic, and highly organised individuals with excellent written and verbal communication skills. You will be educated to degree level or working towards an appropriate degree in Town and Country Planning, or equivalent that allows further study in a post graduate RTPI recognised planning course and eligibility for membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI).

The role of Planner (Development Management) represents an opportunity to work as part of a team providing a Development Management service within Aberdeenshire. The role offers opportunities for being responsible for the assessing and determining of a varied caseload of planning applications and pre-applications enquiries, liaising with colleagues in other Services of the Council and external organisations in connection with development management matters and providing advice on planning matters to the public, developers, and Elected Members of the Council.

Requirements

Please see attached link for more information in relation to the Planning and Economy Service and the Development Management function and structure:

The Planning Service

This post is part of a Career Development Scheme, Salary scale placement is dependent on qualifications and experience.

The successful postholder(s) will be required to undertake site visits, as such an essential requirement for the postholder(s) is the need to hold a full and valid driving licence.

This post has a minimum requirement of 1 reference which must be your current or most recent employer.

There is a responsibility for the post holder to demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the Service and the organisation.

The post has a location of Ellon but other bases would be considered.

The base is flexible to cover either Ellon or Peterhead

Informal Enquiries to Darren Ross - 01467 538411

Responsibilities

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