Town Planner
Location: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Salary: £30,000/£35,000
Working Pattern: Hybrid / flexible working
Employment Type: Full-time, permanent
The Benefits
Competitive salary based on experience
Hybrid and flexible working to support a healthy work-life balance
Generous annual leave
Above-industry-average employer pension contribution
Private healthcare / healthcare benefits
Annual salary reviews
Free parking
Maternity and paternity benefits
Strong opportunities for career progression and professional development
Support for professional qualifications and CPD
The opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of rural, residential, commercial and strategic land projects
A collaborative, client-focused working environment within an established multidisciplinary consultancyAbout the Role
An established and growing planning consultancy is looking to appoint a Planner to join its team in Bury St Edmunds.
This is an excellent opportunity for a planning professional looking to develop their career within a consultancy that works across agricultural, rural, residential and commercial sectors.
The successful candidate will work on a varied portfolio of projects, providing planning advice from the early feasibility and appraisal stages through to planning applications, appeals and project delivery.
The business has a strong focus on providing practical, commercially minded planning advice and helping clients identify development opportunities and navigate the planning process effectively.
Key Responsibilities
As a Planner, your responsibilities will include:
Undertaking planning research, site appraisals and feasibility studies
Preparing planning appraisals, planning statements and supporting documentation
Preparing and submitting planning applications, including outline, full and change-of-use applications
Preparing and submitting planning appeals
Providing pre-application planning advice
Supporting the promotion of strategic development sites and land
Preparing representations in relation to Local Plans and planning policy
Advising clients on planning strategy and development potential
Liaising with local planning authorities, consultants and other stakeholders
Attending client meetings and site visits
Assisting with negotiations with planning officers
Attending planning committees, hearings and public inquiries where required
Providing advice relating to Section 106 agreements, Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) and other planning obligations
Supporting multidisciplinary project teams and coordinating external consultants
Assisting with rural planning matters, including agricultural and rural diversification projects
Keeping up to date with changes to planning legislation, policy and guidanceThe role offers exposure to a broad range of projects, including residential development, commercial schemes, rural diversification, strategic land promotion and agricultural planning.
Requirements
The ideal candidate will have:
A degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning, ideally RTPI accredited
Previous experience within a planning consultancy, local authority or related planning environment
A good understanding of UK planning legislation, policy and procedures
Experience preparing planning applications, appraisals and/or planning statements
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent report-writing and organisational skills
The ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
Confidence dealing with clients, planning officers and other consultants
A proactive approach and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Membership of, or progress towards, MRTPI would be advantageous
A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is desirable due to the nature of the role and site visitsThe Opportunity
This is an opportunity to join a well-established consultancy with a strong presence in the agricultural, environmental and planning sectors. The planning team works across East Anglia and nationally, with projects ranging from individual planning applications through to larger-scale development and strategic land opportunities.
There is scope for the successful candidate to develop their technical expertise, client base and career, with professional development and progression encouraged.
Interested?
If you are interested in this opportunity and would like to find out more, please email your CV to (url removed)
