A little more about your role…
* Devising planning strategies, assessing site’s planning history and relevant planning policies contained within a development plan; as well as national planning policy and guidance.
* Preparing briefing notes that set out the likelihood of achieving planning permission.
* Drafting planning statements in a clear and persuasive way, to support development proposals.
* Reviewing third party documents and other planning deliverables to ensure consistency and validity.
* Assisting with the planning aspects in multidisciplinary teams delivering planning projects.
* Attending site visits, design team and client meetings.
* Managing project delivery and budgetary control.
* Joining negotiations with planning authorities and other planning stakeholders.
* Working collaboratively with colleagues from across WSP, and external organisations.
* Monitoring planning applications and liaising with clients and teams to respond to consultation feedback.
What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…
* Degree level qualification in town planning and / or postgraduate qualification in a relevant subject.
* Chartered status (MRTPI / MRICS).
* Sound knowledge and experience of the UK planning system, gained in either a local authority or private sector setting.
* Good technical and IT skills.
* A commercial approach to planning consultancy and development.
* A desire to work in a growing planning team, surrounded and supported by a raft of fellow professionals.
* Good organisational and communication skills.
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