We are partnered with a successful and market-leading SME consultancy to help grow their team in the South West. The business has two offices across the South West and maintains a close-knit feel across their Planning team. They have an excellent track record with public and private sector clients across all disciplines and are now looking to grow the team with a senior hire - open on level.
You will be a specialist in the residential sector ideally, with experience in strategic site promotions as well as working on a variety of other projects across the commercial, industrial, and care sectors.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful and lean team working on challenging projects, working closely with enthusiastic junior colleagues as well as industry-leading Partners, who are hands-on and involved in every project. They are a friendly team of professionals with an enviable and proven track record of supporting and developing their staff into senior property professionals with strong reputations across sectors.
Your responsibilities will include (depending on level):
* Manage planning applications through the development process.
* Write representations to Local Plans and manage strategic land promotions through the development process.
* Meet clients and liaise with key stakeholders.
* Appraise potential sites for clients and conduct pre-application meetings and work.
* Keep up to date with changes in planning policy.
* Engage in business development at the more senior level, and mentor junior team members.
Ideally, you will:
* Be MRTPI or equivalent.
* Have at least four years of industry experience in consultancy, client-side, or in a local authority.
* Possess a strong commercial understanding across the wider sector including planning.
* Be an excellent communicator with good technical and writing skills.
This really is a brilliant opportunity for the right person, and with their pipeline ever increasing, the role will give exposure to more major clients and be an excellent challenge. You will be part of a growing, dynamic, and highly experienced team, with excellent prospects for career advancement, and a flexible working approach.
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