Due to an increasing workload, RPS is seeking to recruit Town Planners to join our Planning & Environmental team.
The Planning and Environmental team within RPS has been involved in a wide range of projects from small scale housing developments up to major road schemes and infrastructure projects.
The post will be based in our Belfast office but duties may require travelling throughout the UK and Ireland.
About the Norther Ireland Business:
Our Northern Ireland Office, situated in Belfast, employs over 300 staff and has been providing services to the UK and ROI for the past 70 years. We offer a wide range of opportunities, in a dynamic work place, where achievements are rewarded and progress encouraged. As one of Ireland’s leading multidisciplinary consultancies, we are working on many high profile Planning, Engineering, Water, Waste, Transport, Project Management and Environment projects and require innovative and motivated staff.
Experience:
* A graduate/town planner with a degree level qualification in Planning (minimum 2:1)
* Planning work experience beyond academic study
* Ability to interpret construction/design plans and drawings and understand how these manifest physically
* Able to work on own initiative and under pressure
* Competent in the use of Microsoft Office including Excel, PowerPoint and Word
* Sound knowledge of UK and or Irish Planning policy and legislation
* Interest in all aspects of Planning
* Ability to deliver Planning solutions, and successfully manage time to meet project deadlines
* A hard working and highly motivated individual with excellent communication, presentation and report writing skills
* Client focused with good interpersonal skills and team approach with a high level of commitment towards the job
* Full current driving licence and access to a form of transport to travel to various sites to carry out the duties of the post
Qualifications:
* Degree level in relevant suitable town planning discipline
Duties & Responsibilities:
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:
* Excellent reporting skills with ability to write clearly and concisely
* Be able to communicate effectively within a team and with clients
* Liaising with other members of the RPS Planning & Environmental Team to deliver an effective service to our clients
* Supporting Director in business development activities
* Input into the production of planning applications
* Production of feasibility reports
* Assistance towards the coordination of multi-disciplinary project teams
* Field visits and surveys
* Research and analysis
* Community and stakeholder consultation
What’s in it for you?
We’re an accredited training provider – from entry level to master’s degree level professional qualifications in leadership & management and executive coaching & mentoring, we support learning and development for everyone.
A personal development plan and a transparent career pathway puts you in the driving seat of your career and you’ll be supported as far as you want to go.
We encourage and value different ideas, perspectives, and styles of thinking. We need a mix of experiences and skills to develop the most innovative ideas. We respect one another and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. You’ll be joining a diverse community and a company that puts its people first and prioritises their wellbeing.
A career here is far from ordinary. Here you’re not a number, you are part of the solution.
What happens next?
The Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application. If your application is progressed, you’ll have a conversation with one of our recruiters followed by an interview with the Team.
If this opportunity suits your career journey, we’d love to hear from you. All applications will be considered.
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Please let us know if you require any adjustments during the interview process, we can then make reasonable changes to support you in performing to the best of your ability.
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