Planner | Senior Planner

Job Title: Planner | Senior Planner - Property Developer

Location: Gloucestershire

The Company:

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a Property Developer who are looking for a Planner/Senior Planner to join the team.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Advising upon planning policy requirements which influence projects
• Advising upon local plan statuses within region and strategic policies influencing housing
• Advising upon what planning approvals are required to ensure site starts are achieved
• Advising upon validation requirements for planning application submissions
• Have a working knowledge of the contractual obligations concerning planning submissions and the communication of planning documentation
• Attend planning committees and represent the business as required
• Provide input into viabilities concerning affordable housing requirements, commuted sum payments, obligations and CIL
• Network and build relationships with Council planning officers, local politicians and members of the public engaged in the planning process
• Assist the Planning Manager, alongside PR/Communication on any public consultation arrangements
• Comply with and uphold company policies and procedures
• Undertake any additional tasks as may reasonably be required from time to time
• Ensure that all planning conditions are discharged in a timely manner in line with business plan requirements
• Co-ordinate the preparation and submission of planning applications, working closely with the Planning Manager and wider team
• Assist the Planning Manager in formulating and implementing planning strategies for each development

Qualifications and Experience:

• Town Planning Degree
• 2+ Years' Experience in the Public or Private sector

Interested?

The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)