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 Planning Officer will see you as a key member of the Town Planning team and you can expect:
* A varied client base where you can apply and develop your skills
* Buy-in from clients to assist in your technical progression
* Further exposure to your chosen industry – increasing your awareness, knowledge and sharpening your skills
* The flexibility to broaden your horizons with each new secondment, without changing your employer
* Career development and training to reach your professional or academic qualification goals supported by our own network of mentors and managers
* Paid subscription to a professional body of your choice
* Regular social events and volunteering opportunities
* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Urban Planning, Geography, or a related field, eligibility for RTPI membership.
* Proven experience in town planning, urban design, or a similar role.
* Knowledge of planning laws, environmental regulations, and land-use policies.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex planning challenges.
* Excellent communication and presentation abilities for engaging with diverse stakeholders.
Role Responsibilities
* Provide advice to developers and seeking to influence development proposals to minimise adverse impacts and seek consistency with land use transport policies.
* Analysing and assessing planning applications for a range of minerals and waste developments, preparation of Regulatory Committee and Delegated reports and handling any appeals where appropriate.
* Negotiate Section 106 agreements and site specific requirements.
* Ensuring compliance with planning permission, including monitoring ongoing developments.
* Negotiating and communicating with applicants and members of the public on a range of planning related matters.
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:
* Contribution to commuting mileage
* Permanent health insurance
* 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)
* Company pension contribution
* Salary sacrifice to buy additional benefits
* 1 paid Waterman Aspen in the Community Day to volunteer in your local community
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Created on 14/07/2025 by TN United Kingdom
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