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Town Planner
Job Posted: 17 hours ago
Salary: £ 45,000 - 55,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: CM22, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Our client is a leading and award winning residential developer prominent across Greater London, Essex and the surrounding areas within the South East of England. Their developments are all bespoke from new build residential, regenerations, traditional build through to refurbishment projects.
Due to growth within the business, they have an exciting opportunity for a Town Planner to join their team at their Head Office in Bishop’s Stortford. You'll be at the forefront of transforming land into vibrant residential communities, producing high-quality planning content from initial site assessments through to full applications and appeals. Your work will directly shape their developments, ensuring every project meets planning regulations.
They’re open to town planners from consultancy or local authority backgrounds, as long as you’ve got a good grasp of the residential planning process and a passion for shaping places.
Flexible on level – could suit a more junior Planner or MRTPI looking to progress.
The successful candidate will be responsible for but not limited to the following:
* Conduct initial site appraisals and detailed due diligence to assess development potential
* Coordinate the timely submission of planning conditions and S106 obligations
* Work closely with the design team to resolve planning issues throughout the application process
* Prepare professional planning statements and supporting documentation for planning applications
* Provide research and coordination support for planning appeals
* Represent the company in meetings with local authorities, consultants, and other stakeholders
* Liaise efficiently with external consultants and internal teams to keep projects moving forward
* Stay up to date with changes in planning policy and legislation
* Review working drawings as part of the early-stage design and planning process
* Take on additional planning-related duties as needed
What they expect in return
* Postgraduate Degree or equivalent in Town Planning or relevant subject
* Member of the RTPI
* Good knowledge of planning application process
* Good knowledge of national and local government policy local development plans and National Policy
* Previous experience working on residential schemes within the public or private sectors
* Computer literate specifically with Google Docs & Gmail
What they will offer you
* Salary up to £55k plus a Car Allowance
* Generous company pension (employer contribution up to 10%) increasing with length of service
* Private healthcare for employees, partner and children up to the age of 21
* 22 days holidays, plus English bank holidays, plus the Christmas shutdown (not deducted from your holiday allowance)
* Life Insurance - 4x salary
* Income Protection
* Discretionary Annual Bonus depending on company performance
* Fully equipped gym at head office - Health Checks, Gym Programmes, and Healthy Lifestyle Sessions
* Extensive training and development opportunities
* Enhanced Maternity, Paternity Pay
* In house Occupational Health Nurse
* Long Service Awards
* Vouchers to celebrate marriage, the birth / adoption of a child
* Comprehensive social calendar including but not limited to; Family Fun Day; Company Bowling, Christmas Party and various activities and sporting events throughout the yearBefore You Apply
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