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We have an exciting opportunity for an RTPI or RICS qualified Senior Planner to join the Savills London Planning team. The team has a strong pipeline of projects for a wide variety of clients in a wide variety of sectors. Savills is one of the largest planning consultancies in the country and is committed to further expansion of its successful London Planning team.
This role is targeted at candidates with an interest in broadening their experience of planning and being closely involved with interesting projects and clients.
Key requirements are:
• an enjoyment of writing, with excellent language skills and a love of communicating planning arguments;
• a proven ability to multi-task across many projects, helping to steer the team’s workload, managing projects capably; and
• a willingness and enthusiasm for mentoring and guiding junior planning and graduate level colleagues.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will: manage their own workload under the supervision of the Directors/Associate Directors; undertake planning research and enquiries; monitor and review development plans and prepare representations to address issues with practical implications on our clients’ properties; draft reports and planning applications; undertake the day to day running of applications; assist with the coordination of project teams and liaise with local authorities and others. Projects will principally be in London, the South East and East area however the Residential and Business Space Team also operates further afield in the UK.
Key Skills
Technical experience:-
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite – Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Skills and Knowledge
• Proven administrative and organisational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills - professional manner, with the ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels
• Proactive communicator, ensuring all office matters are cascaded promptly and clearly
• Enthusiasm to do a high quality job at all times with attention to detail
• Good numerical skills
• Good time management skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to demonstrate reliability, flexibility and loyalty
• Enjoys working in a fast paced and busy environment, and able to work accurately and effectively under pressure
• Ability to show initiative and provide a high level of service to clients and colleagues alike as well as managing expectations
• Willing to travel occasionally – conferences, training etc.
• Personable team player
• Previous experience in a Team Administrative role would be preferred
Team Overview
The Residential and Business Space Team sits within the London Planning Department and is based in Savills' Head Office. The team has 5 Directors, 6 Associate Directors, 3 Senior Planners, 1 Planner and 4 Graduates, and forms part of the National Planning Division who operate throughout the UK.
We act for a broad range of clients from housebuilders, developers and investment companies covering mixed use planning and urban regeneration, retail, residential, industrial and warehousing projects throughout the southeast and beyond. We are committed to providing clients with a superior level of service and high quality industry-leading advice.
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