Planning Officer

Waterman Aspen; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Waterman Aspen as a Planning Officer and become an integral part of the Town Planning team. This role offers a variety of projects and opportunities for professional development, including additional training and a supportive work environment. You'll engage with clients and stakeholders to ensure compliance with planning regulations while contributing to sustainable development initiatives.

Benefits

Contribution to commuting mileage

Permanent health insurance

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Company pension contribution

Salary sacrifice for additional benefits

Paid community volunteering day

Qualifications

• Proven experience in town planning or urban design.
• Strong knowledge of planning laws and regulations.
• Excellent ability to engage with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice to developers on minimizing impacts and aligning with land use policies.
• Analyze and assess planning applications; prepare regulatory reports.
• Negotiate Section 106 agreements and ensure compliance with planning permissions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Urban Planning

Eligibility for RTPI membership

Degree in Geography

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You’ll get all the benefits of being employed by us, while working on a variety of projects for our clients. Joining Waterman Aspen as a Planning Officer will see you as a key member of the Town Planning team and you can expect:

• A varied client base where you can apply and develop your skills
• Buy-in from clients to assist in your technical progression
• Further exposure to your chosen industry – increasing your awareness, knowledge and sharpening your skills
• The flexibility to broaden your horizons with each new secondment, without changing your employer
• Career development and training to reach your professional or academic qualification goals supported by our own network of mentors and managers
• Paid subscription to a professional body of your choice
• Regular social events and volunteering opportunities

Experience required

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Urban Planning, Geography, or a related field, eligibility for RTPI membership
• Proven experience in town planning, urban design, or a similar role
• Knowledge of planning laws, environmental regulations, and land-use policies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex planning challenges
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities for engaging with diverse stakeholders

Role Responsibilities

• Provide advice to developers and seeking to influence development proposals to minimise adverse impacts and seek consistency with land use transport policies
• Analysing and assessing planning applications for a range of minerals and waste developments, preparation of Regulatory Committee and Delegated reports and handling any appeals where appropriate
• Negotiate Section 106 agreements and site specific requirements
• Ensuring compliance with planning permission, including monitoring ongoing developments.
• Negotiating and communicating with applicants and members of the public on a range of planning related matters

You’ll get this and so much more

As a salaried colleague, you’ll get a salary in line with your experience, skills and location along with an industry-leading benefits package:

• Contribution to commuting mileage
• Permanent health insurance
• 25 days annual leave (option to buy up to 5 more), in addition to the normal public holidays (based on a 40 hour week, pro rata for part-time colleagues)
• Company pension contribution
• Salary sacrifice to buy additional benefits
• 1 paid Waterman Aspen in the Community Day to volunteer in your local community