Planner - Senior Consultant

Lumeg Recruitment; Wilmslow; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in planning is seeking a Senior Consultant to manage a variety of projects. This role offers opportunities for mentorship and professional development while working on significant projects with prestigious clients. Ideal candidates should possess a degree and several years of relevant experience, showcasing problem-solving and creative thinking abilities.

Benefits

Annual bonuses

Pension contributions

Private healthcare

Flexibility for remote work

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Salary sacrifice scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• 5-10 years experience in planning sector.
• Strong understanding of planning principles.
• Genuine interest in planning.

Responsibilities

• Manage small to medium-sized planning applications.
• Prepare planning reports and applications.
• Liaise with planning officers and clients.

Skills

Problem-solving

Presentation skills

Technical writing

Creative thinking

Education

Degree in relevant field

Job description

About the job: Planner - Senior Consultant

Job Title: Planner - Senior Consultant

Salary: Competitive

Must Haves:

• Applicants should be degree-qualified in a relevant field with a genuine interest and enthusiasm for planning
• 5-10 years of experience working in the private or public sector
• Strong understanding of the principles of planning
• Adept at presentations and technical writing
• A problem-solver
• Creative thinker

Description:

The role of senior planning consultant involves working on a variety of projects, supporting senior staff and Directors on major project work, providing direct client advice on sites and projects, drafting reports and planning representations, Environmental Statements, and assisting with the management of the team's caseload.

This is a great opportunity to progress your career by working on a diverse portfolio of projects for prestigious clients alongside top planning professionals.

Key tasks include:

• Assisting senior staff and Directors to drive forward major projects
• Managing small to medium-sized planning applications
• Undertaking research and analysis
• Preparing planning appraisals of land, buildings, and concepts
• Preparing planning reports and applications
• Liaising with planning officers, consultees, and third parties
• Building good relationships with clients, colleagues, and professionals
• Developing creative and original solutions
• Managing financial aspects of small to medium projects from inception to completion
• Staying informed on planning policy and practice documents
• Attending external events and delivering presentations

Reporting lines:

• Project Director for each project
• Ability to be self-directed
• Coordination with other companies/consultants

What you'll get back:

Opportunities for career progression, competitive salaries, annual bonuses, pension contributions, private healthcare, and professional fee payments. Flexibility for remote work, with offices in Chester and Manchester. They promote a healthy work-life balance and regularly review working practices. The company values a positive culture, hosts social events, and is now an Employee Ownership Trust, offering benefits like tax-free bonuses.

Team: 8-10 members with diverse experience

Work arrangement: Hybrid (3 days in the office)

Hours: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm, 37.5 hours/week

Targets: Meeting client deadlines

Additional Benefits: Discretionary bonuses, Employee Ownership Trust, private healthcare, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, pension scheme, salary sacrifice, Cycle to Work scheme

Interview process: Two stages: initial virtual interview with a director, followed by an in-person interview