Job Title: Town Planner
Ref: BM375
Location: Whiteley
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a rapidly growing private residential developer who provide a wide range of expertise to residential developments across the South Coast of England. They are on the lookout for a talented and proactive Town Planner to join their expanding team in Hampshire.
Benefits for the role Town Planner include:
Highly competitive salary
Contributory pension scheme
Hybrid working
Generous holiday allowance
Professional development
Personal developmentDuties for the role of Town Planner:
Supporting the promotion and delivery of residential development sites through the planning system
Preparing, submitting and managing planning applications, including full, outline and reserved matters applications
Undertaking planning policy research, site appraisals and assessments to establish development potential and identify planning opportunities and constraints
Monitoring local plans, emerging planning policy and changes in legislation that may affect the development pipeline
Liaising with local planning authorities, statutory consultees, external planning consultants and other key stakeholders
Coordinating multidisciplinary teams, including architects, engineers, transport consultants, ecologists and other technical specialistsRequirements for the role of Town Planner:
Experience in town planning, ideally within residential development, housebuilding or planning consultancy
A sound understanding of the UK planning system, relevant planning policy and the development management process
Experience preparing, coordinating or managing planning applications and associated technical information
The ability to assess sites, identify planning opportunities and recognise potential risks or constraints
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to liaise with local authorities and external consultants
Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
A proactive, practical approach to problem-solving, with an appreciation of the commercial drivers behind residential development
A relevant degree or equivalent qualification in Town Planning or a related disciplineIf 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