Overview
Town Planner — Hybrid Working — Reading
Carrington West are assisting their client, a well established national planning consultancy, in their search for a town planner on a full-time permanent basis.
We have an exciting opportunity to join a team of town planners delivering projects nationally across the UK working on a whole range of projects including retail and leisure, education, residential and commercial. The role is open to candidates from both the private and the public sector.
Responsibilities
* Join and contribute to a team of town planners delivering projects nationally across the UK
* Assist with a range of projects including retail and leisure, education, residential and commercial
* Manage your own caseload while assisting with larger and more complex projects
* Work in a collaborative manner with colleagues and clients
Qualifications and Requirements
* Minimum 6 months experience in the public or private sector in the UK
* Ideally be a licentiate member of the RTPI or have gained chartered status
* Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel in the UK for site visits
* Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
* Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team environment
* Experience in a planning consultancy or local authority is a must
Benefits
* Flexible working environment
* Competitive package with benefits such as car allowance
* Friendly and caring culture
* Coaching and mentoring from senior staff
* Membership fees covered
Location, Structure and Application
You will be working in a collaborative manner with both colleagues and clients whilst having the chance to manage your own case load, while assisting with some of the larger and more complicated projects the consultancy has. The company is offering a completely flexible working arrangement of 3 days a week in the Reading office (typically Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) with Monday and Friday from home.
Experience in a planning consultancy or local authority is a must. Applications will not be considered without meeting the criteria. Salary is negotiable and can be discussed in an interview or upon application. This role will move quickly and is a unique opportunity, so please get in touch as soon as possible. By sending your CV, you acknowledge you are happy for us to put you forward for the role you have applied for. If you want to see a full job description, please call or attach a cover letter to your application.
To apply, please send your CV and contact Ashleigh Waterhouse on 02393 876 054. If this role isn’t a fit, please still apply so we can consider you for other positions.
Job Reference Number: 61029
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