Town Planner

Job Title:

Town Planner

Location:

Maidstone Salary: GBP
30,000 : GBP
37,000

• Highly competitive salary
• Contributory pension scheme
• Hybrid working
• Generous holiday allowance
• Professional development
• Personal development

• Assisting with and managing planning applications from inception through to determination.
• Preparing planning appraisals, reports, statements and supporting documentation.
• Undertaking planning research and assessing development opportunities.
• Providing planning advice to clients and helping to develop effective planning strategies.
• Liaising with Local Planning Authorities, consultees and other stakeholders.
• Supporting the preparation and submission of planning applications and appeals.
• Assisting with pre:application discussions and negotiations with planning authorities.
• Contributing to land promotion and strategic planning projects where appropriate.
• Attending meetings and site visits with clients and project teams.
• Working collaboratively with specialists across planning, transport, design, environmental, viability and other disciplines.
• Building strong relationships with clients and helping to deliver commercially focused planning solutions.

• RTPI Accredited degree within Town Planning or another related discipline
• Strong post qualification experience within a planning consultancy or local authority
• A good understanding of the UK planning system and current planning policy.
• Experience of preparing planning applications, reports or planning assessments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to manage workloads, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Confidence communicating with clients, colleagues and planning authorities.
• A proactive approach and the ability to work both independently and as part of a wider team.
• RTPI Chartership or working towards membership would be desirable

This is a permanent role.