Senior Planning Consultant

Aitchison Raffety; Arnold; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading planning and development consultancy is seeking a Senior Planning Consultant or Associate Director to join their team in Hertfordshire. The ideal candidate will manage client relationships, contribute to business development, and have a strong background in the planning process, particularly in major applications and appeals. This role offers competitive remuneration, including a car allowance and a range of benefits, making it an attractive opportunity for experienced professionals in the planning field.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience of the planning process.
• Proven track record in client liaison.
• Ability to undertake tasks on time and deliver sustained fee income.

Responsibilities

• Manage client relationships and deliver against own fee earning target.
• Drive business development seeking new profitable opportunities.
• Participate actively in the Planning & Development Advisory Division.

Skills

Strong report writing skills

Excellent communication skills

Commercial awareness

Education

Member of the RTPI

Job description

Job Vacancy – December 2022 Job Title - Senior Planning Consultant or Associate Director
LocationHertfordshire
Remuneration Guide
Salary up to £40k (Senior) / £50k (Associate Director) incl. car allowance + bonus + benefits (will change dependent experience)
Summary of Role
The Senior Planning Consultant/Associate Director will be a key member of the Planning and Development Advisory team, delivering not only against their own targets for business but also being a key team player, sharing best practice and supporting others in the team.
Involvement will cover a wide range of planning projects, including Planning Appraisals, Applications, Appeals, Land Promotion and Enforcement within the residential, employment, commercial, education and healthcare sectors.
Key Accountabilities
•Manage client relationships •Delivers against own fee earning target, and supports the whole team meet to outperform all KPIs and relevant performance indicators. •Drive business development, seeking new profitable opportunities with existing and new clients. •Engaged and effective team player, taking an active part in the Planning & Development Advisory Division and the broader AR team
Qualifications / Experience Knowledge
•Demonstrable experience of the planning process including the preparation and submission of applications and appeals •Strong report writing skills and experience of delivering recommendations on a range of major planning applications •Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal •A proven track record in client liaison •Commercial awareness and ability to undertake tasks on time and deliver sustained fee income •Member of the RTPI (Senior Planner desirable; Associate Director essential)

If you are interested in applying for this role, please send your CV and a cover letter to [e-mail]