Planner Assistant Planner - Penguin Recruitment Ltd : Job Details

Title: Planner / Assistant Planner

Location: Essex - Stanstead

The Company:

My client is a family owned business, City & Country which has over 60 years experience in the restoration and conversion of historic and listed buildings and specialists in property development.

As a key member of the Planning & Design Team, you will be responsible for assisting on projects, whilst providing guidance and advice to other team member / stakeholders.

• Working closely with the Design & Planning Director, Senior Planning Manager and Planning Manager.
• You will assist in the effectiveness of Planning & Design team activities and the management of outside consultants working on planning applications and condition sign offs.
• You will assist in the monitoring of S106 obligations.
• You will prepare, submit and monitor minor planning applications.
• You will assist in the preparation, submission and monitoring of major planning applications.
• You will assist in managing assigned projects from site purchase to planning approval and discharge of planning conditions by liaising with specific teams internally alongside external consultants.
• You will actively participate in Weekly Planning Meetings, reporting to the Design & Planning Director and the rest of the team against projects you are involved in.
• You will work with the Planning & Design team to obtain the necessary consultant reports and surveys as agreed during the site purchase stage.
• To maintain a good knowledge of existing and changes to planning and other legislation that affect the potential for developing current and future sites

Qualifications:

• Full UK Driving Licence.
• RTPI Accredited Degree in Planning
• Experience within a Planning Consultancy or Local Authority
• Confident with technical planning knowledge.
• Strong numerical and report writing skills.

Why should you apply?* Attractive salary* Strong benefits package* Good work/life balance with flexible working arrangement* Fantastic opportunity to build upon experiences and skillsets* Varied portfolio of workInterested?The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on or