Planner

Planner (Whitlock & Lowe Ltd)
We are looking for a qualified planner either with, or working towards, membership of the RTPI. The main purpose of the role will be to assist the Head of Planning in submitting planning applications and gaining planning consents for the company’s projects across the UK (including Prime Oak, Julius Bahn and Montpelier Joinery).
This will include preparing and submitting planning applications, liaising with clients and the company’s sales team, negotiating with local planning authorities, and preparing and submitting planning appeals. Experience of working for a local planning authority or planning consultancy would be advantageous, but new graduates will be considered.
Any candidate should ideally have good knowledge of development control legislation and practice (particularly permitted development, green belt, built heritage and sustainability issues), be able to work in a busy environment both individually and as part of a team, have strong written and oral communication skills, and be able to balance a busy workload with the commercial/business targets of the company.
Key skills/role requirements:-
•Be able to work well in a team. •Be able to work across the board on small to larger scale projects. •Good interpersonal skills & communication are essential. •Competence in speaking and dealing directly with clients, planners and designers. •Confidence to oversee multiple projects. •Team member attitude, willing and able to provide assistance when required. •Experience of creating drawings in Sketchup (preferred but no essential)
Hours 8:30am – 5.30pm Mon – Fri Salary:- £25,000 - £40,000 (dependent on experience)
For further information about the role please contact Natalie McVicker (Office Manager) in the first instance at #####
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