This is a fantastic opportunity to join an independent Town Planning Consultancy who provide multidisciplined services to the residential, regeneration, and commercial sectors. They are on the lookout for an enthusiastic and proactive Graduate Town Planner to join their growing team in Rugeley.
Benefits for the role of Graduate Town Planner include:
- Highly competitive salary
- Contributory pension scheme
- Generous holiday allowance
- Professional development
- Personal development
Duties for the role of Graduate Town Planner:
- Assisting with the preparation and submission of planning applications across a range of development sectors
- Supporting the preparation of Planning Statements, planning appraisals, reports and other planning documentation
- Undertaking research into planning policy, legislation, guidance and local planning matters
- Reviewing Local Plans, emerging policy documents and planning committee reports
- Assisting with site appraisals and identifying key planning opportunities, constraints and risks
- Supporting strategic land promotion through the Local Plan process
- Monitoring planning applications, appeals, local plan examinations and relevant policy changes
- Assisting with pre-application submissions and engagement with Local Planning Authorities
Requirements for the role of Graduate Town Planner:
- A RTPI Accredited degree in Town Planning, Planning and Development or a closely related discipline
- A genuine interest in the UK planning system and the development process
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Strong research and analytical abilities
- Good attention to detail and organisational skills
- The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
- Confidence working independently while also contributing positively to a team
- A proactive and professional approach to work
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel
If This role interests you or if you are interested in searching for other roles relating to architecture please feel free to contact Ben Moore on 01792 365008 or email ben.moore@penguinrecruitment.co.uk. There are many more roles available on our website at www.penguinrecruitment.co.uk. This is a permanent role
