Job Title: Assistant Town Planner
Ref: BM332
Location: Maidstone
Salary: £29,000 - £35,000
This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the UKs leading independent planning consultancy who provide a wide range of expertise to the residential, industrial, commercial, education, and healthcare sectors. They are on the lookout for an enthusiastic and talented Assistant Town Planner to join their growing team in Maidstone.
Benefits for the role of Assistant Town Planner include:
•Highly competitive salary
•Contributory pension scheme
•Hybrid working
•Generous holiday allowance
•Professional development
•Personal development
Duties for the role of Assistant Town Planner:
•Assisting with the preparation and submission of planning applications
•Undertaking research into planning policy, legislation and guidance
•Reviewing local and national planning policies and identifying their implications for development proposals
•Assisting with planning appraisals and development feasibility assessments
•Supporting the preparation of planning statements, reports and other technical documents
•Liaising with local planning authorities, consultants, clients and other stakeholders
•Monitoring planning applications and assisting with the management of project programmes
•Attending meetings, site visits and planning committees where appropriate
Requirements for the role of Assistant Town Planner:
•RTPI Accredited degree within town planning or another related discipline
•Relevant experience within a planning consultancy, local authority or related planning environment, although strong graduates will also be considered
•An understanding of the UK planning system and relevant planning policy
•Strong written and verbal communication skills
•Excellent research, analytical and organisational abilities
•The ability to manage multiple tasks and work to deadlines
•Good attention to detail
•Confidence communicating with colleagues, clients and external stakeholders
•A proactive approach and willingness to learn
•A genuine interest in the built environment, development and planning
If 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 or email . There are many more roles available on our website at . This is a permanent role
