Key Responsibilities:
Support the planning team on a diverse range of infrastructure projects
Prepare and manage consent applications for various projects
Take responsibility for specific aspects of projects, such as drafting reports and liaising with clients and stakeholders
Lead smaller projects, ensuring delivery aligns with client objectives and timescales
Collaborate with engineers, environmental teams, and communication specialists
Manage planning processes from feasibility to implementation phases
Ensure compliance with relevant planning legislations and policies
Develop and maintain working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
Job Requirements:
Degree and/or masters in Town Planning and a Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI)
Good knowledge of relevant planning legislation and planning policy
Experience in producing documentation to support infrastructure consents or planning policy
Ability to articulate complex issues concisely, write reports, present effectively, and manage client relationships
Proven project management skills
Experience in commercial/financial management for project profitability
Experience in business development and successful bidding for work
Benefits:
Competitive, fair, and equitable pay
Private medical insurance
Life assurance and accident insurance
Income protection cover
Flexible benefits to support health and wellbeing
Wide range of learning opportunities
Collaborative work environment with ambitious projects
If you are an experienced Town Planner looking to advance your career in infrastructure planning, we encourage you to apply now to join our client's dynamic and innovative team in Whitehaven