Location: Essex (Stanstead)
Penguin Rercruitment is delighted to be supporting a Housebuilder who are looking for the hire of Planner/Assistant Planner to join the team.
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.
The Role:
- 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
The Candidate:
- Town Planning Degree
- Experience within the public or private sector
- The desire and ability to adapt to changing situations
- Excellent communication and written skills
- Enthusiastic about planning
Company Benefits:
- Competitive salary.
- Car Allowance
- Life assurance.
- Discretionary bonus.
Interested?
The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on 01792 365 000 or josh.jones@penguinrecruitment.co.uk