Principal Planner

COREcruitment; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Une société de conseil en planification nationale recherche un Principal Planner pour rejoindre son équipe. Le rôle implique de gérer un large portefeuille de projets de planification, d'évaluer les demandes et de soutenir le développement de la politique de planification. Le candidat idéal possédera un diplôme accrédité RTPI et des compétences exceptionnelles en communication et en négociation.

Benefits

Bonus

Pension

Fermeture de l'entreprise pendant Noël

Qualifications

• Doit détenir un diplôme accrédité RTPI ou similaire.
• Bonnes compétences en communication pour expliquer des plans complexes.
• Compréhension solide des lois de planification actuelles.

Responsibilities

• Évaluer tous les types de demandes de planification, en particulier les grandes et complexes.
• Préparer des rapports sur les propositions de développement complexes.
• Advising clients in relation to planning policy.

Skills

Compétences en négociation

Communication

Compréhension de la législation de planification

Education

Diplôme accrédité RTPI

Diplôme en planification ou domaine connexe

Job description

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Salary: Highly competitive – DOE

I am very excited to be working with this national Planning Consultancy client to support their growth. I am looking for a qualified and experienced Principal Planner to join our client's growing team in the South West. It is a great time to join them as they open the doors to a new office and win work across multiple disciplines.

The Principal Planner will take forward a wide portfolio of general planning consultancy project work including residential and regeneration schemes, town expansion, retail, renewable energy, commercial, rural and heritage related developments. You will also be responsible for developing and defending planning policy.

• Bonus
• Pension
• Company closes over Christmas

The group have gone from strength to strength and now is a very exciting time to join them. They have a very open and inclusive culture and pride themselves on ensuring room for all to thrive. We are open to looking at experienced candidates from any development sector; housebuilding, energy, retail etc.

Key Responsibilities:

• The evaluation of all types of planning applications, but in particular large and complex applications.
• Advise and negotiate with applicants, securing improvements where necessary and including negotiation with developers on s106 agreements where required.
• Preparation of reports on more complex development proposals, enforcement cases and planning and other applications.
• Prepare evidence and to represent the Client at planning or enforcement appeals, whether dealt with by written representations, hearings or public inquiries.
• Keep up to date with legislation, Government guidance and best practice in all areas of Planning.
• Advising clients in relation to planning policy and making representations on Local Plans, Neighbourhood Plans and supporting evidence, including Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessments (SHLAAs) and Strategic Housing Market Assessments (SHMAs).
• Coordination of and/or input to Environmental Impact Assessments.
• Management, including financial management of projects.
• Develop and expand client base which will include writing proposals for new projects/clients and preparation of tender responses.
• Assist in managing the planning team including resource allocation in liaison with the Planning Director.
• Mentor junior members of the team.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Hold an RTPI accredited degree or similar related degree
• Already achieved or working towards MRTPI accreditation
• The ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing, to explain complex plans and proposals to clients, line manager and colleagues
• A good understanding of current planning law and practice
• Excellent negotiation skills including the ability to resolve conflicts

You must be able to live and work in the UK without restriction.