Principal Planning Officer

Waterman Aspen; Cannock Chase; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading planning consultancy in Cannock Chase is seeking a Senior / Principal Planner to join their Town Planning team. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of planning experience and be a chartered RTPI member or working towards it. Responsibilities include working on diverse projects, supporting career development, and engaging in client meetings. This role offers a competitive salary and an industry-leading benefits package, including a company car or allowance, health insurance, and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

Contribution to commuting mileage

Permanent health insurance

25 days annual leave

Company pension contribution

Salary sacrifice to buy additional benefits

Paid community volunteering day

Qualifications

• More than 5 years planning experience within the public or private sector.
• Chartered member of the RTPI or working towards membership.
• Knowledge and understanding of planning legislation and Government Policy.
• Experience of presenting to a wide range of audiences.
• Experience of writing reports and planning statements.

Responsibilities

• Work on a variety of projects for clients.
• Support career development and training for professional goals.
• Engage in client presentations and planning discussions.

Skills

Planning experience

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of planning legislation

Report writing

Education

Chartered member of the RTPI

Job description

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 Senior / Principal Planner 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 of 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

Essential

• More than 5 years planning experience within the public or private sector.
• Chartered member of the RTPI or working towards membership.
• Knowledge and understanding of planning legislation and Government Policy.
• Experience of presenting to a wide range of audiences.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience of writing reports and planning statements.

Desirable

• Experience of writing proofs of evidence and attending public inquiries/examinations.
• Project management and research skills.

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:

• Company car or car allowance
• 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