Assistant Town Planner

Job Description
The UK government has made a pledge to reach carbon neutrality by 2050 and, as such, is pushing ahead with significant investment in nuclear and renewable energies.
Assystem, as a leading provider of project management, design & construction supervision services within the nuclear industry, has aligned its own strategy to support this switch to low-carbon energy, whilst also recognising transport and infrastructure systems to be a major factor in influencing the outcome of government policy.
By acquiring Schofield Lothian in 2021, Assystem reaffirmed their commitment to the UK’s energy transition in combining strengths with a long-established provider of consultancy services to the transport and infrastructure sectors, through the delivery of sustainable performance improvements within four practice areas: Consents & Engagement; Commercial Management; Project Management; and Environment & Sustainability.
Based on these solid foundations, our Consents team continues to build on its existing capability and has ambitious plans to develop its reach within both the transport & infrastructure sectors and through the additional opportunities offered via the Assystem network within the nuclear sector.
Our objectives will ultimately be defined by our ability to attract and retain those talented individuals that share our vision and wish to join us in shaping the future.
Job Description
As an Assystem employee, you will benefit from involvement on a range of assignments; initially we seek a Assistant Consultant, with a Town Planning background to join our team to provide clients consents and town planning advice for major infrastructure projects.
We would expect candidates to have a Town Planning background and some knowledge of wider consents, permits and licenses required to implement new developments.
You are to be responsible for evaluating consents and engagement requirements to ensure that Assystem deploy a cost effective and sustainable solution to our client.
Essential
Holder of an undergraduate degree in a related subject and have some knowledge of current legislation and policy
2+ years recent professional experience
Good standards of communication, both written and spoken English
Developed interpersonal, communication and organisational skills
Ability to manage deliverables in accordance with project programme
Skill in managing stakeholder / client expectations
Commercial awareness and demonstrable negotiation skills
Ability to consider wider matters e.g. knowledge of communications, environment, property, public relations, stakeholder engagement, town planning or traffic and highways
Behavioural Qualities:
We place great emphasis on both written and verbal communication; those that flourish within our organisation are naturally inclined to engage with their colleagues & stakeholders alike and to be proactive in reaching out to others in overcoming hurdles.
In common with many places of work, we seek personnel that are professional, positive, open and honest. We would expect the successful candidate to exhibit the following behavioural traits:
Ability to see things differently – prepared to question standard approaches in order to manage consenting risks and programme deadlines
Support and develop – create a local leadership team by delegation, coaching and mentoring
Decisiveness – makes day-to-day business choices that have commercial implications, knowing when to inform others or ask for support.
Qualifications
Person profile:
Relevant degree
Member of Professional Body (MRTPI)
Additional Information
Benefits include:
Pension scheme (8% company contribution / 4% personal contribution)
25 days’ paid annual leave + bank holidays + option to buy or sell days
Professional fees reimbursed
Flexible working
Employee referral scheme
Hybrid remote/in-office
We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of
within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.
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