Job Title: Town Planner
Ref: BM396
Location: Reading
Salary: £35,000 - £45,000
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an award-winning, independent planning consultancy who provide their expertise to the residential, retail, and leisure sectors. They are on the lookout for a talented Town Planner to hit the ground running for their team in their Reading studio.
Benefits for the role of Town Planner include:
Highly competitive salary
Generous holiday allowance
Hybrid working
Contributory pension scheme
Professional development
Personal developmentDuties for the role of Town Planner include:
Supporting and managing a variety of planning projects from inception through to determination
Preparing and coordinating planning applications, including outline, full, hybrid and reserved matters submissions
Undertaking site appraisals and advising on planning opportunities, constraints and development potential
Assisting with the promotion of strategic land and sites through the Local Plan process
Preparing planning statements, representations, reports and supporting documentation
Liaising with local planning authorities, clients, consultants and other stakeholders
Providing commercially focused planning advice and developing effective planning strategies
Supporting public consultation exercises and stakeholder engagement
Contributing to the successful delivery of projects and maintaining strong client relationshipsSkills and experience for the role of Town Planner:
A degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline
Experience working within a planning consultancy or local authority environment
A good understanding of the UK planning system and relevant planning policy
Experience assisting with or managing planning applications and development projects
Strong written and verbal communication skills
The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively to deadlines
A proactive approach, good attention to detail and a genuine interest in planning and development
The confidence to build relationships with clients, colleagues and external stakeholdersIf This role interests you or if you are interested in searching for other roles relating to Town Planning please feel free to contact Ben Moore on (phone number removed) or email . There are many more roles available on our website at . This is a permanent role
