Planning & Development Surveyor

Hiring People; Tenterden; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A Chartered Surveying firm is seeking a Planning & Development Surveyor to provide expert advice on planning projects. The role requires strong communication and project management skills. Ideal candidates will be AssocRICS, MRICS, or MRTPI qualified, with experience in planning and development, or relevant graduates. The position is office-based with potential remote working options. Benefits include health professional access, flexible career paths, and increasing holiday allowance.

Benefits

Access to health professionals

Team building activities

Flexible career path

Increasing holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Free car parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience in planning and development or relevant graduate experience.
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills.
• Strong understanding of local and national planning systems.
• Ability to manage projects and teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on rural and urban planning and development projects.
• Prepare planning applications and appeals.
• Manage and coordinate planning projects from inception to completion.
• Contribute to business development and fee-earning activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Education

AssocRICS, MRICS or MRTPI qualified

Job description

Overview

A Chartered Surveying firm specialising in Design and Planning, located in a rural location on the outskirts of Tenterden, in the Kent countryside has an opportunity got a Planning & Development Surveyor. The company vision is "Growth, creativity and passion for the built, historic and natural environment; forging a sustainable future together".

They are seeking either a skilled and experienced Planning and Development Surveyor, a recent graduate with relevant field experience to join their team. This role might also suit a Rural Surveyor, a Planner or perhaps someone with Estate Management background. The ideal candidate will possess excellent professional, client and administrative skills and have a strong understanding of both local and national planning systems. This role is not just about managing tasks but also contributing significantly as a fee earner for the company.

The position will be office based initially but they would consider some remote working for the right candidate.

What they offer

• Access to our network of health professionals including mental health therapist and medical scheme
• Team building activities and training opportunities
• Flexible career path with some professional fees paid for
• Holiday allowance that increases with service
• Pension scheme
• Free car parking

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on rural and urban planning and development projects
• Conduct site and project appraisals
• Prepare planning applications and appeals
• Manage and coordinate planning projects from inception to completion
• Liaise with clients, team members, local authorities and other stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and planning policies
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships
• Contribute to business development and fee-earning activities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in planning and development, or a recent graduate with relevant experience
• Excellent administrative and organisational skills
• Strong understanding of local and national planning systems
• Ability to manage projects and teams effectively
• At least AssocRICS, MRICS or MRTPI qualified
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage others
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

What happens next?

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