Assistant Town Planner

Description

Job Title: Assistant Town Planner

Ref: BM332

Location: Maidstone

Salary: 29,000 – 35,000

This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the UKs leading independent planning consultancy who provide a wide range of expertise to the residential, industrial, commercial, education, and healthcare sectors. They are on the lookout for an enthusiastic and talented Assistant Town Planner to join their growing team in Maidstone.

Benefits for the role of Assistant Town Planner include:

Highly competitive salaryContributory pension schemeHybrid workingGenerous holiday allowanceProfessional developmentPersonal developmentDuties for the role of Assistant Town Planner:

Assisting with the preparation and submission of planning applicationsUndertaking research into planning policy, legislation and guidanceReviewing local and national planning policies and identifying their implications for development proposalsAssisting with planning appraisals and development feasibility assessmentsSupporting the preparation of planning statements, reports and other technical documentsLiaising with local planning authorities, consultants, clients and other stakeholdersMonitoring planning applications and assisting with the management of project programmesAttending meetings, site visits and planning committees where appropriateRequirements for the role of Assistant Town Planner:

RTPI Accredited degree within town planning or another related disciplineRelevant experience within a planning consultancy, local authority or related planning environment, although strong graduates will also be consideredAn understanding of the UK planning system and relevant planning policyStrong written and verbal communication skillsExcellent research, analytical and organisational abilitiesThe ability to manage multiple tasks and work to deadlinesGood attention to detailConfidence communicating with colleagues, clients and external stakeholdersA proactive approach and willingness to learnA genuine interest in the built environment, development and planningIf this role interests you or if you are interested in searching for other roles relating to Town Planning please feel free to contact Ben Moore on (phone number removed) or email (url removed). There are many more roles available on our website at (url removed). This is a permanent role

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