Graduate Planner | Assistant Planner | Planner

Job Title: Graduate Planner | Assistant Planner | Planner

Location: Manchester

Overview:

My client is a leading Property Consultancy who is looking for Graduates through to Planner level to join the team in the Manchester office. My client has offices throughout the UK and work on a variety of sectors such as retail, healthcare, residential, automotive and commercial

Key responsibilities (depending on seniority of appointment):

• Conducting planning activities as directed by the Project Co-ordinator.
• Preparing planning applications and planning appeals as well as liaising and negotiating with planning officers, clients and third parties.
• Assessing projects for both risk and feasibility, inputting into company investment decisions.
• Working on projects with a view to meeting agreed client requirements and deadlines in accord with the QA system.
• Attendance at meetings, planning committees, pre and post application public consultations.
• Managing budgetary constraints imposed on projects/instructions and to work effectively within the constraints of the instruction.
• Ensuring compliance with local planning regulations.
• Writing reports, interpreting data, and making recommendations.
• Demonstrating business development skills through effective client management, networking events and using planning expertise to identify short- and long-term prospects.
• Possessing sound knowledge and understanding of project management and interdisciplinary working arrangements.

Requirements:

• RTPI/MRTPI qualified or working towards
• Technical knowledge in the field of town planning and associated legislation, procedures and standards.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Company Pension Scheme (to include Death in Service)
• Car/Car allowance
• Private Medical Insurance + Cash Plan
• Bonuses for performance and business generation
• General holiday allowance + birthday + Rapleys Wellbeing Day
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption policies
• Subsidised gym membership
• Cyclescheme
• Recognition awards (including long service & work anniversaries)
• Regular social events plus annual business-wide event

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)