Planning & Development Assistant

CV-Library • Cheltenham, Gloucestershire • 1d ago

Job Title: Planning & Development Assistant

Location: Cheltenham / Malvern / Worcester Salary: £28,000–£32,000 Hours: 40 hours per week Company: Crystalight Group

About the Role Crystalight Group manages a substantial development pipeline including multiple conversions, refurbishments, new builds and planning applications across several counties.

We are looking for a highly organised Planning & Development Assistant to support our Planning & Development Manager and help drive projects forward. You will assist with planning submissions, Building Control coordination, consultant management, construction documentation and general development administration across more than a dozen active sites. This is a varied and fast-paced role offering exposure to every stage of property development.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and submit planning applications, variations and discharge of conditions
Manage planning documentation and upload to Planning Portal
Coordinate Building Control inspections and maintain BC compliance records
Liaise with architects, QS, structural engineers and planning consultants
Track project timelines, deadlines and risk points
Assist with construction programme updates and progress reports
Manage version control of drawings, reports and technical documents
Support lender Monitoring Surveyor requests and monthly reporting
Attend occasional site visits to gather photos and updates
Maintain a central development filing system across all projects

Requirements

Strong administrative or document-control background (property/construction preferred)
Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
Confident communicating with councils, consultants and contractors
Ability to manage multiple deadlines across different projects
Proficient with Excel, PDF software and digital filing systems
Interest in planning, architecture or property development (training provided)
Full UK driving licence (desirable)