Planning Officer Type: Salaried / Contract
Waterman Aspen welcomes planners, engineers and technical specialists to make their mark by working on some of the biggest infrastructure projects or in delivering professional services across the UK. Our diverse client base includes local authorities, consultancies, public bodies and construction companies.
This is reflected in our approach to issues such as mental health and wellbeing, family friendly policies, social value, and net zero. We’re a Disability Confident Employer and an accredited Real Living Wage Employer.
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:
Career development and training to reach your professional or academic qualification goals supported by our own network of mentors and managers
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.
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.
Ensuring compliance with planning permission, including monitoring ongoing developments.
Assist in enforcing planning control.
Negotiating and communicating with applicants and members of the public on a range of planning related matters.
As a salaried colleague, you’ll get a salary in line with your experience, skills and location along with an industry-leading benefits package:
Company car or car allowance
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