Planning Consultant / Assistant Planning Consultant

Our client is an independent planning consultancy well known for working on some of the highest profile projects in the country. Indeed, they are one of the most respected Planning consultancies in the UK. They have recently set up an Employee Owned Trust, making their consultancy an employee owned business and putting the future of the firm in the hands of all of their employees.

They have an opportunity for a Planner with previous relevant industry experience to join their award-winning planning team in Leeds. Their teams specialise in a wide range of projects including large scale mixed-use regeneration, infrastructure, residential, industrial & logistics and commercial developments.

You will be working alongside experienced planning professionals assisting on a cross-section of planning applications, appeals and pre-application enquiries, as well as local plan representations.

They offer flexible working benefits, excellent employee well-being support and a great pension. They are an equal opportunities employer and are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. They actively welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons who shares their commitment to inclusion. They will fully support candidates with a disability or long-term condition who require adjustments in their recruitment process.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the team in the delivery of a variety planning projects including taking an active role in supporting senior colleagues with all aspects of advice, planning applications and appeals Take an active role in supporting senior colleagues to deliver planning advice to clients across all planning disciplines; Provide concise, accurate, evidenced and timely research and written documents (reports, letters, emails, etc.) for line manager review; Review and interpret relevant legislation, Development Plan policy and other material considerations to inform the preparation of planning strategies by senior colleagues You will represent their clients at public meetings and other events.

Requirements

• Degree or higher in relevant subject, making you eligible for RTPI membership. Professional experience of a wide range of planning matters, ideally gained in a consultancy environment. Excellent verbal and written skills. Positive, hard-working attitude. Enjoys responsibility and integrating/collaborating with other teams. Demonstrate a professional manner both internally and externally.

The Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package Support for achieving relevant professional accreditation. Mentoring from inside and outside your team. Comprehensive training, CPD programme and mentoring from inside and outside your team Pension 28 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays. Following qualification period: Discretionary bonus’, Private Medical Insurance, Season ticket loans and Cycle scheme.

Please apply immediately to be considered for this fantastic role by sending your CV to shaun@lewisdavey.com or contact Shaun on 07789 371470.

We cannot accept applications from candidates with no prior UK Planning experience or without the right to work in the UK. If you have not heard back from us within 5 working days then on this occasion your application has not been successful but we will retain your information so that you may be considered for other similar positions.