Town Planner | Leading Housebuilder | East Midlands | £50K+P

WRG are working with a leading housing developer in the East Midlands. Due to expansion plans they currently require a Planner to sit within the technical team.

Responsibilities

·        Producing site assessments, detailed examination of planning histories, policy analysis, interpretation and consideration of material considerations, and new site appraisals for immediate and strategic sites in a timely manner to meet required deadlines to maintain the relationship with the Land team and protect the interests of the company.

·        Prepare and project manage different types of planning applications from Outline/Full and Reserved Matters to the discharge of planning conditions accurately so that the Region can maintain new sites to develop

·        Liaise and brief internal layout designers, external consultants and officers at local planning authorities prior, during and post submission in order to develop strong working relationships

·        Prepare Planning Statements, Design & Access Statements and a range of other planning documents required to support applications accurately and on time so the business can continue to achieve the necessary planning approvals

·        Organise supporting information and attend required stakeholder/public consultation events with professionalism at all times to build confidence with the general public

·        Formulating planning strategies to promote medium and long term development sites through the plan-making process under the guidance of the Planning Manager to continue a pipeline of new sites for the region

·        On occasion to deputise for the Head of Planning to provide support and assistance to the team

·        Monitor development plan progress and associated evidence based and policy documents within each local planning authority area

You will need

·        Previous experience working in the private or public sector in the field of development management / planning policy

·        Degree / Masters Planning Degree with an RTPI accreditation and a rounded knowledge of town planning

·        Ability to adapt to change and to work accurately and efficiently under pressure

·        Excellent verbal communication skills

·        Full UK driving licence

In return

·        £50,000

·        Company car or car allowance

·        Contributory pension

·        Life cover

·        Healthcare

·        Bonus