Senior Town Planner

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Overseeing a diverse array of planning applications, appeals, and pre-application inquiries.

• Drafting various planning documents necessary to support applications, including sequential assessments and planning statements.

• Preparing and advancing applications through the planning process.

• Engaging with officials at Local Planning Authorities before, during, and after the application process.

• Communicating with pertinent parties regarding the progress of planning applications and any inquiries.

• Conducting site assessments to determine development potential, which includes site inspections, thorough reviews of planning histories, policy analysis and interpretation, as well as consideration of material factors.

• Evaluating the planning merits of a site and developing planning strategies to advocate for medium- and long-term development sites throughout the plan-making process.

• Preparing and submitting client-approved representations for development plan documents within established timelines.

• Compiling and coordinating evidence to support the designation of sites/areas for development and growth during examinations.

⛳️ Requirements

• More than five years of post-qualification experience in planning.

• Strong understanding of client relationship management.

• Exceptional presentation skills.

• Demonstrated ability to manage workloads, budgets, and project coordination effectively.

• Confidence and competence across various planning disciplines.

• Experience in rural planning is advantageous but not mandatory; however, an understanding of rural planning issues is appreciated.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive training and professional development opportunities.

• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.

• A collaborative and inclusive team environment.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.