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You’ll get all the benefits of being employed by us, while working on a variety of projects for our clients. Joining Waterman Aspen as a Senior / Principal Planner will see you as a key member of the Town Planning team and you can expect:
1. A varied client base where you can apply and develop your skills
2. Buy-in from clients to assist in your technical progression
3. Further exposure to your chosen industry – increasing your awareness, knowledge and sharpening of your skills
4. The flexibility to broaden your horizons with each new secondment, without changing your employer
5. Career development and training to reach your professional or academic qualification goals supported by our own network of mentors and managers
6. Paid subscription to a professional body of your choice
7. Regular social events and volunteering opportunities
Experience required…
Essential:
8. More than 5 years planning experience within the public or private sector.
9. Chartered member of the RTPI or working towards membership.
10. Experience of Planning Development Management and knowledge and understanding of planning legislation and Government Policy.
11. Experience of presenting to a wide range of audiences.
12. Excellent communication skills.
13. Experience of writing reports and planning statements.
Desirable:
14. Experience of writing proofs of evidence and attending public inquiries/examinations.
15. Project management and research skills.
16. Knowledge of Planning Policy including the local plan process and supporting documentation.
You’ll get this and so much more…
As a salaried colleague, you’ll get a salary in line with your experience, skills and location along with an industry-leading benefits package:
17. Company car or car allowance
18. Contribution to commuting mileage
19. Permanent health insurance
20. 25 days annual leave (option to buy up to 5 more), in addition to the normal public holidays (based on a 40 hour week, pro rata for part-time colleagues)
21. Company pension contribution
22. Salary sacrifice to buy additional benefits
23. 1 paid Waterman Aspen in the Community Day to volunteer in your local community