Senior/Principal Planning Officer

Waterman Aspen; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading planning consultancy as a Senior / Principal Planner, where you will play a key role in the Town Planning team. Benefit from a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development, a varied client base, and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and generous leave allowances.

Benefits

Contribution to commuting mileage

Permanent health insurance

25 days annual leave (option to buy up to 5 more)

Company pension contribution

Salary sacrifice for additional benefits

1 paid community volunteering day

Qualifications

• Experience of Planning Development Management with knowledge of planning legislation.
• Chartered membership of RTPI or in pursuit of it.
• Strong project management and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Key member of the Town Planning team managing various projects.
• Writing reports, planning statements, and attending public inquiries.
• Develop skills through exposure to a varied client base.

Skills

Planning Development Management

Knowledge of Planning Legislation

Presentation Skills

Report Writing

Project Management

Research Skills

Knowledge of Planning Policy

Education

Chartered member of the RTPI or working towards membership

More than 5 years planning experience

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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
• More than 5 years planning experience within the public or private sector.
• Chartered member of the RTPI or working towards membership.
• Experience of Planning Development Management and 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.
• Experience of writing proofs of evidence and attending public inquiries/examinations.
• Project management and research skills.
• Knowledge of Planning Policy including the local plan process and supporting documentation.

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:

• 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