Senior Planning Consultant

Gravis Planning Limited; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established and respected consultancy is seeking a Senior Planning Consultant to join their Belfast office. This role offers the chance to manage diverse projects in a dynamic environment, contributing significantly to planning applications and consultancy aspects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Town Planning, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive under pressure. With hybrid working arrangements available, this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a growing firm that values ambition and commercial acumen. If you're ready to make a difference in the planning sector, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• 5+ years of postgraduate professional experience in Town Planning.
• Accredited degree in Town Planning is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage own projects and contribute to planning applications.
• Prepare planning appraisals and development plan submissions.

Skills

IT Skills

Planning and Organisational Skills

Problem-solving Skills

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Education

RTPI or IPI accredited degree in Town Planning

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Gravis Planning is a market-leading, independently owned Town Planning consultancy practice, with offices in Belfast, Dublin, London and Edinburgh. The company provides strategic advice with a commercial focus and has delivered planning approvals for schemes across all development sectors including energy, infrastructure, residential, retail, commercial, healthcare, tourism and leisure.

We have a fantastic job opportunity for a Senior Planning Consultant to join our Belfast office.

About the Role

Applicants should have an RTPI or IPI accredited degree / postgraduate qualification in Town Planning, with at least 5 years of postgraduate professional experience. Applicants will need to be based in our Belfast office, however we provide a range of hybrid working arrangements.

About You

The successful candidate will be required to manage their own projects, contribute to the management of planning applications and appeals, prepare planning appraisals and development plan submissions, carry out research, and generally play an active role in all of the planning consultancy aspects of our business.

The successful candidate will be ambitious and commercially minded, show attention to detail and possess excellent written and oral communication skills. The applicant must possess a driving license and have access to a car to allow them to carry out their duties in the position.

Core Skills Required

1. Excellent IT skills including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
2. Excellent planning and organisational skills
3. Excellent problem-solving and negotiation skills
4. Ability to manage a varied workload and meet strict deadlines

Gravis Planning will offer the successful candidate an attractive salary and benefits package, and the opportunity to join an established and highly respected consultancy continuing to grow its portfolio across the UK and Ireland.

To apply for this role, please send a copy of your CV and a brief cover letter to [e-mail].