Lanproa bit about us
Our independent andforwardthinking multidisciplinary consultancy provides exceptionalplanning design and environmental services across the UKunderpinned by regional knowledge servicespecific expertise andstrong client relationships.
We arelooking for new driven members of the team to support our growthand deliver excellence to support our aim to be the UKs leadingmultidisciplinary consultancy that shapes spaces for the bettercocreates social and environmental value and provides a vibrantworkplace full of opportunity.
We offer an environmentthat is diverse entrepreneurial and encourages innovation and yourprofessionaldevelopment.
As anEqual Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential andwell help you reach yours.
Our Planning team has newopportunities arising following recent instructions and upcomingprojects. We are looking for commercially focused candidates whohave the technical abilities to account manage key projects at asenior level.
Our latestvacancy Associate Planner
As anAssociate Planner you will take a leadership role on planningapplications and projects and
coordinating and overseeingprojects. You will take a role in assisting the RegionalDirector
and Associate Directors in developing the teamscore competencies and continue to extend
your technicaland mentoringskills.
KeyRole Responsibilities
Werelooking for someone who:
* Responsiblefor the daytoday management and wellbeing of team of resourceproject or activity within specifically identifiedresponsibilities
* Has a range of management andleadership skills but may have had limited managementexperience
* Maintains a commitment to CPD and isinvolved in the continuous improvement of the performance of othersthrough a variety of means includingmentoring
* Performs a variety of complextechnical professional and commercialactivities.
* Expanding networks and creatingrelationships with key stakeholders including localauthorities
* Develops good client contractor andsupplier relationships as well as having internal network ofcolleagues who they collaborate effectively with to ensure the mostsuccessful outcome for theproject/client.
* Demonstrates clear leadershipand technical capability with the ability to influence and persuadeothers at all levels.
* Able to prepare andpresent clearly cogently and convincingly to a variety of audiencesusing a variety of different media.
* Builds andconsolidates networks within the industry and across internalnetwork to enhance understanding & knowledge ofexpertise.
* Is an ambassador and ensures a greatclient experience whether it is internal orexternal.
* Able to generate a high proportion oftheir own workload through a good understanding of our market ourservices and has a high degree of input into preparation of projectproposals.
* Develops and implements innovativeand creative methods to enhance our solution and overall projectoutcomes
* Negotiation of the best terms for thebusiness including strong awareness and management of legal andcontractual aspects.
* Responsible for daytodaymanagement of section or project budgets including WIP on projectswithin area of responsibility
* Understands theimportance of financial success and takes responsibility to act inthe interest of achieving it.
* Responsible forinterpreting organising researching analysing and executing a majorproject and / or medium scaleprojects.
* Provides fee control technicaldirection and effectively manages senior clientliaison
* Provides guidance on complex technicalissues to ensure projects are delivered within budget and ontime.
* Manages medium projects or several smallones with complex features
* Project managing amix of planning submissions andappeals
* Technical planning work includingliaising with client preparing fee proposals policyresearch.
* Preparing and submitting planningapplications
* Preparing written local planrepresentations
* Undertaking site inspectionsand assessing the merits of proposals
* Givingguidance to engineers/architects on the production of drawings andsupplementary information in relation to planningsubmissions.
* Submitting planning appeals andleading on written representations appeals and contributing toappeal hearings asrequired.
Qualifications& Experience
* AnRTPI accredited degree or Masters in a relateddiscipline.
* A chartered member of the RoyalTown Planning Institute
* At least four yearspost qualification experience in a relevantrole
* Will have spent a reasonable amount oftime working in the planning industry ideally including someexperience of working in the privatesector
EssentialKnowledge SkillsAbilities
* Excellentcommunication skills including written andverbal.
* Strong negotiationskills.
* Excellent project management skillscoupled with timeliness andaccuracy.
* Deputising or supporting with linemanagement responsibilities
* Strong reportwriting skills and ability to review colleagues work providingconstructive feedback.
* Strong commercialknowledge.
* Deep knowledge and expertise ofplanning practice legislation across England andWales
* Excellent report writing with a naturalability to explain and discuss planning issues for a variedaudience.
* An awareness of local politics andthe interface between planning andpolitics
We offerbenefits whichbenefit:
* Noncontractual growth bonus scheme (up to 10% of salary if growthtarget is achieved as a company)
* EnhancedAnnual Leave entitlement plus bank holidays (25 days for FTE &8 bank holidays)
* Hybrid Flexible WorkingEnvironment
* Private Medical Insurance VitalityHealth Care
* Enhanced Pension contribution(5%)
* Death in Servicecover
* BUPA CashPlan
* Loyalty Leave (Continuous Service accruedannual leave up to 5 days)
* Protected ContinuousProfessional Development Time
* Professional BodyMembership cover
* 12month subscription forHeadspace lifelong guide to better mentalhealth
* Cycle to workscheme
* Discounts and perks Odeon Apple AmazonPrime Cafe Nero
* Employee Assistance Program(employee support including access to 24/7counselling)
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