Planning Consultant

Hirecracker; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Chester is seeking a Junior or Graduate Planner to join their dynamic team. This role offers fantastic career progression opportunities and a supportive work environment, where you will work on diverse projects for prestigious clients. As a Planning Consultant, you will assist senior staff, manage planning applications, and contribute to the planning process from inception to completion. With flexible working options and a commitment to professional development, this position is perfect for those eager to grow their career in planning.

Benefits

Pension Contributions

Private Healthcare

Payment of Professional Fees

Flexible Working Options

Career Development Opportunities

Employee Ownership Trust

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in a relevant field with a genuine interest in planning.
• Strong understanding of planning principles and policies.

Responsibilities

• Support senior staff on various planning projects.
• Prepare planning reports, applications, and environmental statements.
• Manage smaller planning applications independently.

Skills

Planning Principles

Technical Writing

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Degree in Planning or Related Field

Job description

• A fantastic opportunity for a Junior or Graduate Planner to join a highly regarded planning consultancy in Chester.
• Our client is offering great career progression opportunities, a supportive work environment, and flexible working arrangements. You will be joining a talented and dynamic team while working on a diverse portfolio of exciting projects for prestigious clients.
• Contact James Zyda on 07719 983 835 / [e-mail] to learn more.

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?

As a Planning Consultant, you will support senior staff on a variety of planning projects, providing direct advice to clients, and assisting with planning submissions and reports. You will play an integral part in the planning process, from project inception through to completion.

• Assist senior staff in driving large projects forward
• Manage smaller planning applications independently
• Conduct research and analysis, producing planning appraisals
• Prepare planning reports, applications, and environmental statements
• Liaise with planning officers, consultees, and third-party stakeholders
• Develop creative and original solutions to planning challenges
• Take responsibility for projects from inception through to completion

PLANNING CONSULTANT - DESIRED SKILLS:

• Degree-qualified in a relevant field with a genuine interest in planning
• Strong understanding of planning principles and policies
• Creative thinker with problem-solving abilities
• Excellent technical writing skills and attention to detail
• Strong communicator with the ability to build relationships
• Motivated and eager to develop professionally

BENEFITS:

• Competitive salary and annual bonuses
• Pension contributions, private healthcare, and payment of professional fees
• Flexible working options, including home working
• Supportive and progressive work environment with career development opportunities
• An employee ownership trust structure, allowing you to take an active part in the life of the company and benefit from tax-free bonuses

TO BE CONSIDERED…

If you meet the criteria and are passionate about developing your planning career, we’d love to hear from you. To apply, please email [e-mail] or call James Zyda on 07719 983 835 for more information.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading consultancy, where you’ll be supported in growing your career and working on a wide range of exciting projects!