Job Description
Town Planner
Full time, permanent
Southampton
Salary: £35k-£38k DOE
“We help households and businesses create buildings and spaces that solve their problems now and for the future”
Our client, RS Studio are an architecture and planning business based in Southampton, Hampshire. Established in 2019, they are passionate about solving the Housing Crisis and increasing the supply of homes throughout the local area. They are focusing on urban intensification, particularly in rooftop extensions, adaptive reuse and urban infill.
Due to rapid growth within the company and to be able to deliver quality residential developments, extensions and alterations for the average person, they are now looking for an experienced Town Planner to join their friendly and innovative team.
Town Planner, the role:
* Applying Planning Policy, NPPF and PD rights to given situations to devise strategies and maximise project outcomes and potentials
* Preparing, submitting and following up on Planning Applications
* Putting together Planning Statements, Design and Access Statements and other internally produced reports, assessments and surveys
* Assisting in the design and delivery of systems and systemisation of internal office processes and documentation
* Liaising with clients, consultants and statutory authorities and attend all visits/meetings required to deliver projects
* Attending Planning Committee Meetings (on the rare occasion that they arise)
Town Planner, the person:
* RTPI recognised qualification and membership (or eligibility for membership)
* A degree in Town Planning or a related field
* Strong understanding of UK planning laws and regulations
* Minimum 3 years’ experience within the Town Planning field
* Willingness to adapt to process driven workflows
* Capable of delivering and working on multiple projects simultaneously
* Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams to deliver schemes
* Skilled in MS Office and have excellent written and spoken English
Town Planner, the benefits:
* Hybrid model of working (after probation period)
* Excellent work-life balance – 5pm is home time!
* Company access to wellbeing and performance sessions
* Company bonus scheme (up to 10%)
* Great place to work with a fun, collaborative and flexible culture
* 28 days’ annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays
* Free, onsite parking
Pure Human Resources works in partnership with RS Studio in providing recruitment support. No applications from agencies please.