Overview
TipTopJob Southampton, England, United Kingdom
Our client, a growing housebuilder, is urgently looking for a Senior Town Planner to join their team in Southampton. The successful Senior Town Planner will deliver a variety of planning applications for predominantly residential sites.
Responsibilities
* Compile planning applications, conditions, and appeal documentation for submission to Local Planning Authorities, including research on previous planning applications of sites.
* Manage the submission of planning applications to Local Planning Authorities.
* Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
* Attend Planning Committee Meetings and Public Consultation Meetings to represent the company.
* Organise and maintain office work systems, ensuring computer records are accurate and up to date.
* Maintain an up-to-date record of Local Planning Authorities planning policies and Local Plan Reviews for internal reference.
* Monitor and review local planning policy, including strategies related to transport, local economy, jobs, green infrastructure, renewable energy, climate change and the historic environment.
* Conduct appropriate research to inform planning applications.
* Negotiate, obtain quotations from, and instruct external engineers and other consultants; assist in evaluating their use by the group.
* Collate and maintain evidence from public consultation meetings where the planning process requires it.
* Liaise with the planning team to understand all necessary aspects and needs for operational development.
Qualifications and Experience
For this position, applications are sought from candidates who have a relevant RTPI-accredited degree, have achieved Chartered Planner status or are working towards this, and who have a minimum of two years planning experience, preferably within a housebuilder or consultancy environment.
Benefits
* Working for a respected consultancy with a friendly team environment
* Fantastic career progression opportunities
* Competitive starting salary and benefits package
Job Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Other
* Industries: Advertising Services
To discuss this vacancy and other positions within the town planning sector, please contact Harriet Roige. We will get back to you.
Locations: Southampton, Bournemouth, Fareham, United Kingdom
#J-18808-Ljbffr