Urban Designer

Aztrum; Telford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading planning consultancy is looking for an Urban Planner to join their Telford team. This role offers a hybrid model with three days in the office, focusing on managing planning applications and collaborating with local authorities. Candidates should have a degree in Urban Planning and at least two years of relevant experience. Benefits include a competitive salary, career development, and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible hybrid working arrangement

Career development opportunities

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• MRTPI qualified or working towards chartership.
• Minimum 2 years planning experience in public or private sector.

Responsibilities

• Manage planning applications for various developments.
• Undertake site assessments and feasibility studies.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders.
• Support preparation of local plans and policies.
• Mentor junior colleagues.

Skills

UK planning legislation understanding

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Urban Planning or related discipline

Job description

Urban Planner Telford (Hybrid 3 Days in Office)

Salary: per annum (DOE)

Full-time Permanent

A leading planning consultancy is seeking a talented Urban Planner to join their team based in Telford. This is a fantastic opportunity for a planning professional to contribute to a variety of dynamic and high-profile projects across the region.

The role offers a hybrid working model with three days per week in the Telford office and the remainder remote.

The Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and delivering a wide range of planning services including site appraisals, development planning and application submissions. Working closely with local authorities, developers and stakeholders the Urban Planner will help shape sustainable and inclusive communities across Shropshire and the West Midlands.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation and management of planning applications for residential, commercial and mixed-use developments.
• Undertaking site assessments and feasibility studies.
• Liaising with clients, local authorities and stakeholders.
• Supporting the preparation of local plans and planning policy documents.
• Assisting in mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to the overall success of the planning team.

Qualifications

• A degree in Urban Planning, Town Planning or a related discipline.
• Be MRTPI qualified or working towards chartership.
• A minimum of 2 years planning experience in either the public or private sector.
• A strong understanding of UK planning legislation and frameworks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangement 3 days in office, 2 days remote.
• Career development opportunities and ongoing CPD.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Pension scheme and additional employee benefits.

To apply or find out more please contact Callum Jones at Aztrum on 0 or email.