At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver planning advice and manage a range of applications for exciting projects.
- Company: Join a growing development team in a dynamic consultancy environment.
- Benefits: Up to £50k salary, flexible working, health insurance, and generous leave.
- Other info: Opportunities for professional growth and a supportive team culture.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on urban development while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: 8+ years planning experience and a degree in Urban Planning preferred.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 50000 £ per year.
We are seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic and career-oriented Town Planning Consultant, or Project Manager with specific Town Planning experience, to join a growing development team in Sidcup. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in expanding the business’s planning consultancy offering, working alongside the team’s core expertise in development consultancy and management.
The role will be working closely with the Director and Senior Team, using your own initiative to assist in growing the business discipline further. The ideal candidate would probably have a formal qualification/degree within Urban & Regional Planning & Town & Regional Planning.
What’s on offer:
- Salary based on experience is up to £50k
- 25 Days annual leave plus bank holidays - inc. sell, buy & carry-over
- Car Benefit Scheme
- Work From Home
- Health Insurance – cash plan
- Flexible working scheme
- Long service awards
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Life assurance
- Annual season ticket loan
- Generous maternity & paternity pay
- Professional qualification support
- Company Pension Scheme
Key Responsibilities:
- Delivering planning advice on planning applications internally to other areas of the wider group businesses and to external clients
- Preparing and managing a full range of applications, from single unit residential schemes to 300 units residential schemes, as well as commercial and infrastructure projects
- Estate rationalisation advice
- Knowledge and experience in the appeal process
- Able to actively interpret planning policy and identify areas within policy to maximise the development possible
- Preferably with local authority knowledge
- Experience in managing other consultants and contractors as part of a wider project to provide the client with a turnkey Town Planning solution
What are we looking for?
- 8+ years planning experience within a UK practice/consultancy
- Planning or Urban Design Degree is advantageous
- Be enthusiastic, proactive, flexible and adaptive to ensure efficient project delivery
- Ability to clearly communicate to a high standard both orally and in written form
- Hold a full UK driving license (preferred)
- Ambition and desire to progress within an organization
- Working knowledge of Workbench (training to be provided)
- Able to use Microsoft Outlook, Word & Excel
Town Planner/planning Officer in City of London employer: Alfred Recruitment LLP
Join a forward-thinking team in Sidcup, where your expertise as a Town Planning Consultant will be valued and nurtured. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, flexible working arrangements, and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and professional qualification support, this company fosters a collaborative and dynamic work culture that encourages innovation and career progression. Located in the vibrant areas of London or Kent, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on diverse planning projects while enjoying a supportive environment that prioritises work-life balance.
