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Associate Director at RGB Recruitment Ltd
Planning Consultant/Senior Planning Consultant
Permanent
Privately owned consultancy
Joining a privately owned consultancy with an excellent reputation in the local market who secure most of their work through recommendations and word of mouth!
You will be welcomed into a friendly and diverse team of consultants, designers, and business support staff. A flexible employer who rewards and looks after their staff!
I am interested in speaking to highly motivated and experienced individuals with a proven background in planning. The main purpose of the role will be to put together and submit successful planning applications on behalf of a wide variety of clients.
Snap shot of duties:
* Processing of planning applications, advertisement consent, listed building applications, and all other planning matters.
* Undertake site inspections and consultations as necessary, in accordance with agreed targets, timescales, and priorities on behalf of the client.
* Dealing with post-decision matters such as discharge of conditions, advising on re-submissions, and minor amendments.
* Dealing with all planning related queries in person, by telephone, email, letter, and being the first point of contact for all clients.
* Prepare the clients' representations for planning appeals and handle ongoing negotiations and correspondence.
* Represent the company at events, meetings, and groups as required.
What's needed to apply
* Degree or Master’s in Town Planning
* MRTPI is desirable
* Full driving licence as you will be visiting clients and attending meetings regularly, often in rural locations.
* Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office and Internet applications.
* Excellent written and verbal skills.
* Attention to detail and accuracy.
* Able to read and understand technical drawings.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative.
* Enthusiasm and able to organise and prioritise workload.
Hours of work
Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours a week - typically 9am to 5pm (flexibility with early start/finish if required).
In return
A competitive salary is on offer DOE, plus a generous holiday allowance, parking, pension, and bonus. A good mix of home and office working is available, on average 2 days from home.
Seniority level
* Associate
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Strategy/Planning and Consulting
* Industries: Construction, Architecture and Planning, and Community Development and Urban Planning
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