Role:
Provide town planning services to public and private sector clients on major infrastructure and regeneration projects across London and other regions in the UK.
Responsibilities:
* Prepare and submit planning and consent applications, including those related to Hybrid Bills, Transport & Works Act Orders, and Development Consent Orders, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
* Conduct research on relevant planning policies, legislation, and sector-specific regulations early in project development to provide strategic planning advice.
* Assist in negotiations with local authorities, statutory bodies, and third parties to secure agreements on planning matters.
* Develop and maintain consents management plans and registers.
* Advise multidisciplinary teams on the preparation of drawings and supplementary planning documents for submission.
* Monitor construction activities to ensure full compliance with planning consents and directives.
* Engage in consultations with stakeholders and third parties to facilitate planning processes.
Experience and Skills Required:
* RTPI-accredited degree.
* Chartered membership with the RTPI or actively working towards it.
* Significant experience in planning, gained in consultancy and/or local government.
* Proven expertise in major infrastructure planning, including application preparation and appeals.
* Strong report-writing skills with excellent attention to detail.
* Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
* Experience in stakeholder engagement within the planning process.