OutThere RPO are supporting to recruit a Planning Assistant / Planner for a Home Development Company based in Eastleigh.
Due to the company's continued growth, our client is looking to expand its internal planning team, through the addition of a Planning Assistant or Planner. The successful candidate will have experience in a planning role.
Requirements
What will I be doing?
* Monitor national and local planning updates, including Local Plan progress and housing land supply positions
* Monitor local planning applications and latest appeal decisions
* Contribute towards the internal planning strategy, including undertaking relevant research
* Assist with coordinating the submission of planning applications and site promotion
* Assist with the review of schemes from a design, technical and sales perspective with relevant internal departments.
* Instruct, oversee and liaise with consultants, including the collation and review of relevant plans/documents
* Attend site visits and meetings with internal and external team members/stakeholders
* Develop and maintain good relations and networks with consultants, local authorities, landowners and other stakeholders
* Assist with reporting planning progress/updates internally
* Ongoing professional development with the opportunity to progress towards MRTPI accreditation
* Assist with maintaining internal filing to ensure up-to-date planning records
* Awareness of internal procedures, objectives, deadlines and budgets
* Raising payment requests and purchase orders
Qualifications/Experience
* Degree qualification in planning preferred but not essential
* RTPI qualification beneficial
* Experience within a developer/housebuilder, planning consultancy or Local Government required
* A full driving licence required and access to own vehicle
Benefits
* Full training and professional development opportunities
* A supportive work environment with opportunities for career advancement
* Competitive salary and benefits package