Town & Country Planner Brighton

Cloister Resourcing; Worthing; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

A planning consultancy is seeking a Town and Country Planner to join their in-house team in Worthing, UK. The role involves delivering planning consents, advising on construction projects, and developing strategies aligned with current planning legislation. Candidates should have an RTPI-accredited MSc in Town and Country Planning and a strong background in the water or utilities sector. Competitive salary ranging from £47,000 to £66,500 annually.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of current and emerging planning legislation ideally within the water or utilities sector.
• Experience within a corporate or regulated environment.
• Knowledge of environmental initiatives such as biodiversity net gain.
• Excellent analytical communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities.
• Detailed understanding of the Town and Country Planning Act and related regulations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planning consents managing all related activities.
• Work collaboratively within project teams.
• Advise on all consents required for construction projects.
• Contribute to policy regulatory advice affecting consents delivery.
• Develop and implement planning and consultation strategies.
• Build relationships with local planning authorities.

Skills

Strong understanding of current planning legislation

Experience in corporate or regulated environment

Knowledge of environmental initiatives

Excellent analytical communication skills

Proven ability to manage competing priorities

Detailed understanding of planning regulations

GIS

JAWS

Military Experience

Business Management

Emergency Management

Relationship Management

Strategic Planning

ERP Systems

Exercise Planning

MRP

Education

RTPI-accredited MSc in Town and Country Planning

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to join a newly formed in-house Town and Country Planning team working on across a diverse portfolio of major capital and infrastructure projects.

You will play a key role in ensuring the effective use of permitted development rights and in securing planning consents in line with Town and Country Planning legislation.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver small to medium planning consents for capital programmes managing all related activities.
• Work collaboratively within project teams to optimise permitted development opportunities.
• Advise and support on all consents required for construction projects.
• Contribute to policy regulatory and strategic advice affecting consents delivery.
• Develop and implement planning and consultation strategies for projects.
• Partner with the Capital Delivery Communications team on consultation and engagement activities.
• Review and assure planning-related deliverables to ensure high quality standards.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local planning authorities and key stakeholders.
• Support the Special Projects Consenting Lead on DCOs where required.

Skills and Experience

• Strong understanding of current and emerging planning legislation ideally within the water or utilities sector.
• Experience within a corporate or regulated environment.
• Knowledge of environmental initiatives such as biodiversity net gain.
• Excellent analytical communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities.
• Detailed understanding of the Town and Country Planning Act General Permitted Development Order Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations and Environment Act.
• RTPI‑accredited MSc (or equivalent) in Town and Country Planning.

Member or working towards full membership of the RTPI.

This role offers the chance to make a tangible impact on major infrastructure programmes and to develop your career within a forward‑thinking collaborative environment.

Key Skills

• GIS
• JAWS
• Military Experience
• Business Management
• Emergency Management
• Joint Operations
• Production Planning
• Relationship Management
• Strategic Planning
• ERP Systems
• Exercise Planning
• MRP

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Vacancy: 1

Yearly Salary: 47000 - 66500