Assistant Planner

Assistant Planner

Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below.
A leading house builder have a requirement for an Assistant Planner to join their Land & Planning team based in West Midlands.
Reporting to the Planning Manager you will assist planning and development appraisals, planning submissions and other related applications within the residential sector for both immediate and strategic sites.
Duties and 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
Monitor development plan progress and associated evidence based and policy documents within each local planning authority area
What experience, qualifications and skills are we looking for?
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 preferable, but not essential
Ability to adapt to change and to work accurately, efficiently and be commercially minded
Excellent verbal communication skills
Full UK driving licence
What's on offer? xwzovoh
Salary competitive (DOE)
Company car or car allowance
Contributory pension
Life cover
Healthcare
Bonus
Flexible working
If you are looking to join a leading housebuilder where you can build a successful career, please contact Deena at Fawkes & Reece for a confidential chat or apply via the link.