Senior Planner

Select Appointments; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed practice in Colchester is seeking a talented Senior Planner to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to thrive in a supportive environment, where your expertise in planning policy appraisals, application preparation, and community consultation will be highly valued. With a focus on personal and professional growth, you'll collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring high-quality services are delivered. Enjoy flexible working options and competitive benefits while making a real impact in your career. If you're ready to advance and contribute to a thriving practice, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Fully Expensed Seasonal Social Events

Professional Growth Opportunities

Competitive Company Pension Scheme

Flexible Working Options

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing planning application and appeal documents.
• Strong communication skills for client and team interactions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare planning policy appraisals and Design Statements.
• Liaise with clients and local planning authorities.
• Administer planning applications and facilitate consultations.

Skills

Planning Policy Appraisals

Design and Access Statements

Site Appraisals

Client Liaison

Multi-disciplinary Team Collaboration

Education

Degree in Planning or related field

Tools

Planning Application Software

GIS Tools

Job description

Are you a talented Senior Planner looking for an opportunity to shine? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where you can make a real impact? If so, my client has the perfect role for you in their Colchester office.

My client is seeking a Senior Planner to join their esteemed practice, offering a range of services including architecture, building surveying, planning, and more. In this role, you will provide essential support to the Practice and Planning consultancy management team. This is a unique opportunity to advance your career in a smaller, highly supportive team where your contributions will be recognised and valued.

As a Senior Planner, your responsibilities will include:

1. Preparing planning policy appraisals, Design and Access Statements, and conducting initial site appraisals.
2. Preparing planning application and appeal documents.
3. Making representations to LDF documents.
4. Facilitating community consultation events.
5. Comprehensive administration of planning applications.
6. Liaising with clients, internal teams, external consultants, and local planning authorities.
7. Assisting design teams with planning requirements.
8. Working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary of up to £45k, plus benefits.
• Fully expensed seasonal social events and team-building activities.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth in a supportive environment.
• Competitive Company Pension Scheme.
• Flexible and remote working options to support a healthy work-life balance.

My client is renowned for their supportive environment and dedicated team. They offer a dynamic and collaborative workplace where your skills and expertise will be highly valued. Join a team that prides itself on delivering high-quality services and supporting each other's professional growth.

Ready to take your career to the next level? Apply now to become a key part of this fantastic team and make your mark as a Senior Planner.