Job Description

Job Title: Planner | Senior Planner - Property Developer

Location: Gloucestershire

The Company:

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a Property Developer who are looking for a Planner/Senior Planner to join the team.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Advising upon planning policy requirements which influence projects
• Advising upon local plan statuses within region and strategic policies influencing housing
• Advising upon what planning approvals are required to ensure site starts are achieved
• Advising upon validation requirements for planning application submissions
• Have a working knowledge of the contractual obligations concerning planning submissions and the communication of planning documentation
• Attend planning committees and represent the business as required
• Provide input into viabilities concerning affordable housing requirements, commuted sum payments, obligations and CIL
• Network and build relationships with Council planning officers, local politicians and members of the public engaged in the planning process
• Assist the Planning Manager, alongside PR/Communication on any public consultation arrangements
• Comply with and uphold company policies and procedures
• Undertake any additional tasks as may reasonably be required from time to time
• Ensure that all planning conditions are discharged in a timely manner in line with business plan requirements
• Co-ordinate the preparation and submission of planning applications, working closely with the Planning Manager and wider team
• Assist the Planning Manager in formulating and implementing planning strategies for each development

Qualifications and Experience:

• Town Planning Degree
• 2+ Years' Experience in the Public or Private sector

Skills Required

• COMMUNICATION
• Management