Job DescriptionAssociate Planner - Hiring now!
We are an independent and forward-thinking multi-disciplinary consultancy which provides exceptional planning, design, and environmental services across the United Kingdom, underpinned by regional knowledge, service-specific expertise, and strong client relationships.
Be part of a leading consultancy that shapes spaces for the better, co-creates social and environmental value, and provides a vibrant workplace full of opportunity.
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The Role:
As an Associate you will take a leadership role on planning applications and projects and coordinating and overseeing projects. You will take a role in assisting the Regional Director and Associate Directors in developing the team’s core competencies and continue to extend your technical and mentoring skills.
* Preparing and submitting planning applications.
* Preparing written local plan representations.
* Undertaking site inspections and assessing the merits of proposals.
* Giving guidance to engineers/architects on the production of drawings and supplementary information in relation to planning submissions.
* Submitting planning appeals and leading on written representations appeals and contributing to appeal hearings as required.
* Project managing a mix of planning submissions and appeals
* Technical planning work including liaising with client, preparing proposals, policy research.
* Understands the importance of financial success and takes responsibility to act in the interest of achieving it.
* Responsible for interpreting, organising, researching, analysing and executing a major project and / or medium scale projects.
* Provides control, technical direction and effectively manages senior client liaison.
* Provides guidance on complex technical issues to ensure projects are delivered within budget and on time.
* Manages medium projects or several small ones with complex features.
* Negotiation of the best terms for the business including strong awareness and management of legal and contractual aspects.
* Able to generate a high proportion of their own workload through a good understanding of our market, our services and has a high degree of input into preparation of project proposals.
* Develops and implements innovative and creative methods to enhance our solutions and overall project outcomes.
* Responsible for the day-to-day management and wellbeing of team of resource, project, or activity within specifically identified responsibilities.
* Has a range of management and leadership skills but may have had limited management experience.
* Maintains a commitment to CPD and is involved in the continuous improvement of the performance of others through a variety of means including mentoring.
* Performs a variety of complex technical, professional, and commercial activities.
* Expanding networks and creating relationships with key stakeholders including local authorities
* Develops good client, contractor and supplier relationships as well as having an internal network of colleagues who they collaborate effectively with to ensure the most successful outcome for the project/client.
* Demonstrates clear leadership and technical capability with the ability to influence and persuade others at all levels.
* Able to prepare and present clearly, cogently, and convincingly to a variety of audiences using a variety of different media.
* Builds and consolidates networks within the industry and across internal network to enhance understanding & knowledge of expertise.
* Develops and implements innovative and creative methods to enhance our solutions and overall project outcomes.
* Is an ambassador and ensures a great client experience, whether it is internal or external.
* Able to generate a high proportion of their own workload through a good understanding of our market, our services and has a high degree of input into preparation of project proposals.
* Develops and implements innovative and creative methods to enhance our solutions and overall project outcomes.
* Negotiation of the best terms for the business including strong awareness and management of legal and contractual aspects.
* Responsible for day-to-day management of section or project budgets including WIP on projects within area of responsibility.
Ideally the successful candidate will:
* An RTPI accredited degree or Masters in a related discipline
* Preferably a chartered member of the Royal Town Planning Institute or be working towards it.
* Ideally at least two years’ post qualification experience in a relevant role.
* At least two years working in the planning industry, in either the public or private sector
* Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
* Strong client liaison ability
* Strong negotiation and commercial etiquette
* Project management skills
* Strong report writing skills and experience of delivering recommendations
* Advanced understanding of the UK planning process
We thrive to provide benefits, which benefit including:Looking after your health:
* Private medical insurance - via vitality healthcare
* BUPA medical Cash plan
* Discounted Gym memberships
* Employee Assistance Program - access to qualified professionals around health and financial
Improving your day to day:
* Enhanced annual leave entitlement
* Loyalty leave - accruable service days
* Hybrid working environment
* Discounts on products and perks, such as Amazon Prime, Odeon or VUE, cafe Nero, Apple, Itsu and supermarkets.
Continuous reward along the way:
* A Company bonus scheme - rewarding for growth
* Defined promotion windows throughout the year
* Team celebration events and socials
Protecting the future:
* Enhanced company pension, looking after your future
* Death in service cover, securing others future
Enabling your progression:
* Professional body membership cover
* Exclusive access to E-learning content
* Protected CPD time (individual and company)
* Defined career progression framework
Apply now to find out more!
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