Assistant Planner
Department: Infrastructure and Specialist Markets - Marrons - Planning - Planning - 2401
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Nottingham
Reporting To: David Pendle
Description
We have a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Planner in our Nottingham Office. Working alongside a team of experienced and skilled town planners, you will be able to quickly learn and develop your knowledge of the planning process within a consultancy environment.
We can offer you:
* A competitive salary with great benefits including private medical, 27 days holiday plus bank holidays and a bonus day off for your birthday.
* A varied workload working on a variety of projects including urban regeneration and major mixed-use sustainable urban extensions across the UK.
* A culture of trust, empowerment and autonomy over your work.
* The opportunity to join a vibrant, forward-thinking team with the support of friendly, approachable partners who encourage and support your career development.
* Hybrid working.
The role:
You will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects, including identifying new development opportunities and delivering major mixed-use urban extensions across the UK. You will be working with national house builders, land promoters, and landowners. From securing planning permissions and land allocations to negotiating S106 Agreements and conditions, you will be a key part of our business.
We have big growth plans and are looking for people with the enthusiasm to come and be part of this and to develop a career with us.
The key duties will be:
* 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.
* Utilising a range of resources to identify land opportunities.
* Working with senior officers, clients and other consultants to deliver development.
You will need:
* Previous experience in a Planning role (ideally from within local government, consultancy or development industry).
* A relevant Planning qualification (or working towards one).
* Membership of RTPI or working towards membership.
* An understanding of the planning process and systems.
* A keen interest in the built and natural environment, and the Town Planning sector.
* Excellent writing skills with a strong eye for detail and high level of accuracy.
* Excellent communication skills and a friendly approachable manner.
* Ability to prioritise workload and manage time efficiently.
* Drive, commitment, enthusiasm and a team player approach.
* Commitment to your own personal and career development.
Benefits, Agile Working and Additional Information:
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.
We have hubs in Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Leicester, London, Lincoln, Milton Keynes, Nottingham, Solihull, Southampton, Stratford-upon-Avon and Sheffield. This is a hybrid role based from our Nottingham hub.
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Additional information:
Please be aware, for some vacancies, where we receive high numbers of applications we may need to bring the close date forward.
Due to the nature of the work undertaken, confirmation of employment will be subject to a variety of checks which will be carried out once an offer of employment is accepted. Details of the checks can be found here.
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 their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.
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