Assistant Planner / Town Planner
London
An exciting opportunity has presented itself for an ambitious, dynamic, and experienced Assistant Planner to join a close-knit team of Planners within a leading Architectural Firm!
The successful candidate will work closely with my clients’ stakeholders including the in-house designers to produce proposals, and proactively engaging with local authority case officers to ensure you drive forward decision making. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and close-knit team during an exciting period of growth!
We are seeking applications from candidates who hold an RTPI accredited degree in Planning or a related field of study, with previous Public Sector experience. You will have a solid understanding of the UK Planning System, in particular Permitted Development Rights and Householder applications, and will be an excellent communicator!
Some of your duties will include:
1. Provide high quality advice to the in-house designers and architects to ensure that development meets local and national policies and guidance.
2. Provide advice to the in-house consultants regarding early project feasibility and risks.
3. Act as the primary contact for internal and external stakeholders, triaging communication and allocating actions, as necessary.
4. Identify ways to improve engagement and relationships with Local Planning Authorities.
Salary and Benefits:
For the ideal candidate, my client is happy to offer a competitive basic salary and an impressive benefits package that includes:
5. A hybrid working week and flexi hours.
6. 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) within your first year, increasing to 34 with an additional day of Birthday Leave after a year of employment.
7. Enhanced parental leave.
8. Regular company-wide socials organised by the social committee and paid for by the company.
9. Health cash plan via Medicash.
10. Mental health support plan via Health Assured.
11. Free mortgage advice for you, friends, and family.