Planner – New Build Housing

Kitson Associates; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing residential developer in the East Midlands is seeking a proficient Planner to oversee the full planning lifecycle, from site appraisals to appeals. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Town Planning, have 2-4 years of relevant experience, and demonstrate strong UK planning knowledge and report writing skills. This role offers a chance to coordinate consultant teams and engage in community consultation, all within a supportive and equal opportunity environment.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years’ experience in a developer, consultancy or local authority environment.
• RTPI Chartered or working towards.

Responsibilities

• Support planning applications, reserved matters & discharge of conditions.
• Coordinate consultant teams and assist with appeals.
• Deliver site appraisals, policy research & constraint analysis.
• Monitor application progress and liaise with local authorities.
• Support community consultation and attend site & project meetings.
• Assist with appeal statements and public inquiry documentation.

Skills

Strong UK planning knowledge

Report writing skills

Proactive communication

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in Town Planning or related discipline

Job description

A fantastic opportunity for aPlanner to join a growing residential developer delivering new homes across the East Midlands. You’ll be involved across the full planning lifecycle, from site appraisal through to delivery and appeals.

Key Responsibilities

• Support planning applications, reserved matters & discharge of conditions
• Coordinate consultant teams and assist with appeals
• Deliver site appraisals, policy research & constraint analysis
• Monitor application progress and liaise with local authorities
• Support community consultation and attend site & project meetings
• Assist with appeal statements and public inquiry documentation

What You’ll Bring

• Degree in Town Planning or related discipline (RTPI preferred)
• RTPI Chartered or working towards
• 2–4 years’ experience in a developer, consultancy or local authority environment
• Strong UK planning knowledge and report writing skills
• Proactive, organised and confident communicator
• Full UK driving licence & access to a vehicle

For more information, please apply with an up to date CV toBecky Kitson at Kitson Associates. If you do not hear back within 3days, unfortunately, your application was not shortlisted for this particular position on this occasion.

Kitson Associates is an Equal Opportunities Employer. The company is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, skin colour, marital status, genetic information or parental status. We base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.