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Job title: Associate Town Planner
Location: St Neots
My client are a leading provider of agency, professional and consultancy services across the whole range of rural, commercial and residential property, agriculture and the environment.
From an increasing network of offices throughout East Anglia, the Midlands and the Yorkshire and Humber region, as well as overseas, we combine a high level of specialist technical expertise with experience and local knowledge.
My client is looking to hire an Associate Town Planner to join the St. Neot's office.
Responsibilities
- Prepare planning appraisals of land, buildings and concepts.
- Undertake research and analysis.
- Prepare pre application enquiries, planning applications and appeals, including planning/ appeal statements.
- Contribute to the preparation/editing of Design & Access statements, sustainability statements, and other supporting documents.
- Liaise and negotiate with planning officers, employees of consultee organisations, third parties.
- Liaise and cultivate good relationships with clients and fellow professionals.
- Prepare/make presentations at meetings, including Parish Council and Planning Committee.
- Lead on drawing up, presenting and negotiating competitive fee proposals.
- Lead on developing creative and original solutions to satisfy all parties.
- Write complex reports, interpreting data and making clear and relevant recommendations.
- Ensure compliance with planning regulations.
- Communicate and negotiate effectively with clients and colleagues.
- Take responsibility for projects from the earliest stages through to completion.
- Maintain an awareness of market conditions and the impact of government policies.
- Keep informed about documents relating to planning policy and practice.
Requirements
- Chartered Town Planner (MRTPI) (essential).
- Detailed knowledge of the UK Town Planning system (essential).
- Excellent written and communication skills.
- Technically competent in discipline (essential).
- Local knowledge and experience in the Cambridge market (advantageous).
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
- Able to relocate to the Cambridge office.
- 5 year + experience in private/public sector
Benefits
- 25 days holiday increasing to 28 after 3 years of service.
- Life Assurance of 4x your basic salary
- Private Medical Cover (After passed probationary period)
- Travel Insurance (After passed probationary period)
- Recommend-A-Friend Scheme
- Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity benefits
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Holiday Buy Back Scheme
- Long Service Awards
Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on or email
