At a Glance
- Tasks: Work on diverse planning projects that impact rural communities and businesses.
- Company: Join Bourne Valley Associates, a respected planning and design consultancy.
- Benefits: Competitive salary up to £45,000, professional development, and career progression.
- Other info: Enjoy a varied mix of projects and direct client contact in a supportive team.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in rural and agricultural planning with genuine responsibility.
- Qualifications: Planning degree or RTPI-accredited qualification and at least two years' experience.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
Beach Baker is delighted to be partnering with Bourne Valley Associates, an established and highly regarded planning and design consultancy, to recruit a Town Planner for their growing team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a planner who enjoys working on diverse projects and wants greater exposure to rural, agricultural and countryside developments. Bourne Valley Associates has built a strong reputation for delivering planning and design services across the agricultural, industrial, renewable energy and residential sectors throughout the South of England and Wales.
With a substantial rural client base, the business plays a key role in supporting farm diversification projects, agricultural infrastructure, Class Q conversions, renewable energy developments and a wide range of commercial and residential schemes.
As part of a close-knit and experienced team, you'll benefit from genuine responsibility, direct client contact and the opportunity to work on projects from conception through to approval.
- Document writing, preparing planning statements.
- Preparing, submitting and managing planning applications.
- Providing planning advice to a varied client base.
- Attending pre-application meetings with local authorities.
- Building relationships with clients, planning officers and external consultants.
- Supporting a diverse portfolio of rural, agricultural, residential and commercial projects.
- Representing clients throughout the planning process.
Requirements:
- A Planning degree or RTPI-accredited qualification.
- At least two years' planning experience gained in either the public or private sector.
- Strong report-writing and communication skills.
- A genuine interest in rural and agricultural planning.
- Experience of agricultural development, farm diversification, rural estates or renewable energy projects would be particularly attractive, although not essential.
This position offers something increasingly rare in the planning sector: the opportunity to work on a varied and interesting mix of projects that have a tangible impact on rural communities and businesses.
Competitive salary up to £45,000 depending on experience. Exposure to a broad range of planning projects. Support for professional development and career progression.
Town Planner/planning Officer in Hampshire employer: Beach Baker
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