Principal Planner / Associate Director
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Are you a dynamic and talented Planning professional looking to take the next step in your career? Do you want to work for an ambitious consultancy and contribute to our ongoing growth? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
The opportunity:
Our whole team are vital in helping to achieve our ambitions, helping to lead projects, build client relations and champion the [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] brand. As a Principal Planner / Associate Director, you will continue to develop your career working collaboratively with colleagues within our multi-disciplinary consultancy, alongside having ample opportunities to build client relationships and start developing your own workload. This is an ideal opportunity for a candidate who is able to demonstrate experience within the region and has a strong desire to develop their own client base, to support the future growth of the business. You will be involved in projects from the day one, working closely with colleagues, clients and other consultants to manage schemes from initial advice and strategy, represent clients at local plan examinations and appeals, to achieving planning permission and negotiating associated conditions, and planning obligations. There will also be opportunities to publish thought pieces and knowledge-based press releases to promote you and the business. The key duties will be:
- advising on development potential of land and buildings
- assisting with preparing planning applications and appeals
- providing policy advice and research to formulate planning strategies
- drafting representations to plan consultations and examinations
- assisting in identify land opportunities
- working with clients and other consultants to deliver development
- supporting business development activities
You will need:
- a relevant Planning qualification and previous experience within the local region
- membership of the RTPI
- an in-depth understanding of the planning process and systems
- excellent writing skills with a strong eye for detail and high level of accuracy
- excellent communication skills and a friendly approachable manner
- drive, commitment, enthusiastic and a team player approach
Whether you are an experienced Principal Planner ready to step-up and assist with leading major projects or an experienced Associate Director looking to expand your capabilities in a new role, we are keen to speak with you. This role offers the right candidate some excellent future prospects.