Planner consultant

Job Title Planner - Consultant Salary Competitive Must Haves bull; Applicants should be degree-qualified in a relevant field with a genuine interest and enthusiasm in planning bull; Strong understanding of the principles of planning bull; A problem-solver bull; Adept at presentations and technical writing bull; Great communicator bull; Creative thinker Team: bull; 8-10 people bull; Wide variety of experience bull; Remote/Hybrid/Office based - Hybrid, 3 days in the office Role reports to: bull; Project Director for each project bull; Who is the best performer in this team and what do they have which makes them the best bull; Good project management skills Coordinating other companies/consultants bull; Ability to be self-directed bull; Environmental impact assessment bull; Assisting senior staff in driving large projects forward bull; Managing smaller planning applications bull; Undertaking research and analysis bull; Preparing planning appraisals of land, buildings and concepts bull; Preparing planning reports and planning applications bull; Liaising with planning officers, employees of consultee organisations and third parties bull; Liaising and cultivating good relationships with clients, colleagues and fellow professionals bull; Developing creative and original solutions bull; Taking responsibility for smaller projects from the earliest stages through to completion bull; Remaining informed about documents relating to planning policy and practice bull; Attending external events and providing presentations Description: Typically, the role of planning consultant will involve working on a variety of projects, supporting senior staff on project work, providing direct client advice on sites/projects, drafting reports and planning submissions (site assessments, policy notes, applications, development plan representations, and Environmental Statements) and assisting with the management of the team rsquo;s caseload. This is a great opportunity to progress your career, working on a diverse portfolio of projects for prestigious clients and alongside the very best planning professionals. My client provides great opportunities for career progression, highly competitive salaries, annual bonuses, and a range of working benefits including pension contributions, private healthcare, and payment of professional fees. They have become adept at flexible working and embrace people wanting to work from home for part of the time, as well as from their offices in Chester (Bretton) and Manchester (Wilmslow). They recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance amongst all their colleagues and regularly review their ways of working to improve this. To secure their long-term future as an independent consultancy, they rsquo;ve recently become an Employee Ownership Trust. The company is managed in the interests of all colleagues and there are specific benefits associated with Trust status including tax free bonuses. You rsquo;ll be able to take an active part in the life of the company from day one. Hours: 9-5.30pm, 37.5 hour Salary: Competitive and negotiated at interview stage Targets: Delivering work for the client deadlines Additional Benefits: Bonuses - discretionary EOT - Employee ownership trust - first 3.5k Private healthcare Enhanced maternity/Paternity Pension scheme - salary sacrifice Cycle to work scheme Interview Process: 2 stages 1 - initial interview - virtual (Teams) 1 of the directors 2 - face to face - 1 or 2 of the directors Job Type Permanent Degree Required Yes Reason for hire Growth