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We are seeking a qualified Town Planner to join our Planning team at the Lincoln office. The ideal candidate will have excellent written and communication skills and be detail conscious and accurate. You will be supported by an experienced and collaborative team, with ongoing opportunities for training and professional development.
Job Responsibility:
Prepare planning appraisals of land, buildings and concepts
Undertake research and analysis
Prepare pre application enquiries, planning applications and appeals, including planning/ appeal statements
Contribute to the preparation/editing of Design and Access statements, sustainability statements, and other supporting documents
Liaise and negotiate with planning officers, employees of consultee organisations, third parties
Liaise and cultivate good relationships with clients and fellow professionals
Prepare/make presentations at meetings, including Parish Council and Planning Committee
Draw up, present and negotiate competitive fee proposals
Develop creative and original planning solutions to satisfy all parties
Write complex reports, interpreting data and making clear and relevant recommendations
Ensure compliance with planning regulations
Communicate and negotiate effectively with clients and colleagues
Take responsibility for projects from the earliest stages through to completion
Maintain an awareness of market conditions and the impact of government policies
Keep informed about documents relating to planning policy and practice
Requirements:
Completed an MRTPI accredited course
Working towards becoming a Chartered Town Planner (MRTPI), this is desirable not essential
Detailed knowledge of the UK Town Planning system
Technically competent in discipline
Local knowledge and experience
Ability to travel
2 year+ experience in private/public sector
What we offer:
A generous holiday scheme starting at 25 days holiday increasing by 1 day each year to 28 days after 3 years of service
Life Assurance of 4x your basic salary
Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, adoption and shared parental leave benefits
Holiday Buy Back Scheme
Long Service Awards
Westfield Health Cashplan
1 Volunteering Day for your chosen charity each year