Senior Planner - Stratford upon Avon
Marrons have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Planner to join our growing team in Stratford upon Avon.
Our planning team focuses on strategic planning projects, mainly planning applications and land promotions for residential development, and we work closely alongside our colleagues in development economics, design and heritage.
What we offer
* A competitive salary with great benefits including private medical & payment of relevant subscriptions
* A culture of trust, empowerment and autonomy over your work
* The chance to work on a variety of projects, including planning applications and land promotions for a range of sites and clients
* The opportunity to join a growing team within an established planning firm
* Hybrid working with the flexibility to define working patterns that work for you in and outside the office
Marrons has grown rapidly over the past 5 years to become a top‑20 UK planning consultancy, with a team of 50+ town planners across our regional hubs. We also provide complementary socio‑economic, heritage, master‑planning and architectural services.
Role
Our whole team is vital in helping to achieve our ambitions, helping to lead projects, build client relationships and champion the Marrons brand. As a Senior Planner you will continue to develop your career working collaboratively with colleagues within our multi‑disciplinary consultancy, alongside having ample opportunities to build client relationships.
Key duties
* Advising on development potential of land and buildings
* Assisting with preparing planning applications and appeals
* Providing policy advice and research
* Drafting representations to plan consultations and examinations
* Assisting in identifying land opportunities
* Working with clients and other consultants to deliver development
Qualifications and experience
* A relevant Planning qualification (or working towards)
* Membership of RTPI or working towards membership
* An understanding of the planning process and systems
* Excellent writing skills with a strong eye for detail and high level of accuracy
* Excellent communication skills and a friendly, approachable manner
* Drive, commitment, enthusiasm and a team‑player approach
Benefits and working arrangements
We embrace agile working and offer a blended approach to where and how we work. We appreciate that people have different needs and preferences and we’re keen to be flexible – after all, we value what you do, not where you do it.
This role will be hybrid working between home and our Stratford upon Avon office, circa 3 days per week.
Equal opportunities
Marrons is a committed equal opportunities employer. We seek to attract, develop and retain talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures. We value and respect individuality and encourage a culture within our business where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths and experiences. Everyone who either applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, regardless of gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.
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