Principal Planner in Wales

Are you an experienced town planner with proven consultancy experience, who wants to be much more than a number in a crowd? Would you relish the opportunity to be part of a company where you can work both autonomously, and as part of a wider professional team, where you will have genuine opportunities to develop your career further? Caulmert currently has an opportunity for an enthusiastic professional to work in the Company’s Planning Team.

Caulmert Ltd is a fresh and dynamic multi-disciplinary consultancy, delivering town planning, engineering and environmental services throughout the UK to an impressive client base including many blue-chip organisations. Founded in 2008, Caulmert is on track to meet an ambitious growth plan. Currently, the company employs people operating from regional offices located in Greater Manchester and North Wales, with our client-focused teams consistently delivering high quality services and support to the rapidly growing number of clients.

So, what will the role of a Principal Planner entail? Caulmert is looking to appoint an experienced town planner to join our existing team of planning consultants. Caulmert works across an exciting variety of projects including residential, commercial, minerals/waste, tourism, leisure, employment, infrastructure, renewable energy and mixed-use schemes throughout the UK. Ideally, candidates would have experience working in the private sector and have experience with existing client relationships; however, we will also consider candidates from other backgrounds including the public sector.

Candidates should be qualified to degree level (or equivalent) and will be a Chartered member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI). Caulmert is a wholly employee-owned business that offers great career opportunities and comprehensive support for your professional development. We offer an excellent remuneration and flexible benefits package including medical insurance and the opportunity to purchase shares.

We intend to continue operating a blended flexible working model which allows employees freedom and flexibility as to where and how they work which enables an excellent balance of personal, team and client requirements. We currently have office locations in Altrincham, St Asaph and Bangor in North Wales which candidates could work from however remote working is available; we are happy to talk about flexible working options in more detail during the recruitment process.

Candidates would be expected to undertake the following duties / services:

• Liaison with clients, consultees, local planning authorities and specific design / project teams together with the wider Caulmert consultancy team consisting of planning, environmental, engineering and geo-environmental.
• Preparation and Submission of Planning Applications, Environmental Impact Assessments, Planning Appeals and Land Promotion material.
• Management of multidisciplinary teams including the appointment and supervision of external sub consultants where appropriate.
• Appraise the feasibility and development potential of proposed development sites and provide written and verbal advice to clients.
• Undertake business development and attend business networking events.

Qualifications:

• A relevant Honours Degree / Master’s Degree in Planning (or equivalent subject).
• Chartered Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI).
• At least 5 years of suitable Planning experience.
• Robust skills in report writing and reviewing planning policy documentation.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• A strong understanding of UK wide planning legislation.
• Business Development skills including existing client base.
• Be self-motivated with a willingness to create and maintain relationships with clients, local authorities and external contacts.
• Commercial Awareness with the ability to work on own initiative.
• A full UK driving license.

What will I receive in return?

• A happy, sociable place to work with a choice of offices in North Wales (Bangor and St Asaph) and Altrincham.
• Competitive remuneration package.
• 25 days Holiday + Bank Holidays (increasing to 30 days depending on the length of service).
• Investment in your professional development and great career prospects.
• Private Medical Care.
• Pension.
• Potential opportunity to purchase Company shares.

Additionally, you’ll be part of a friendly and professional team in a growing company which promotes agile working and where your ideas will be welcomed, and your efforts and results will be noticed and rewarded, with excellent opportunities for career progression. The Company is an equal opportunities employer and aims to ensure a workplace where people are treated with dignity and respect, and where trust and empowerment are encouraged.

As part of our recruitment process, Caulmert is expected to carry out a ‘Right to work’ check on all staff. This will require obtaining original copies of one or more of the ‘acceptable documents’ as given in the Home Office Guidance “An Employer’s Guide to Right to Work Checks”: 31 August 2021. Further information is available from our HR department upon request.

Contract Type: Permanent

How to apply: To apply, please forward a detailed CV and covering letter explaining what attracts you to the post to Donna Milne, HR Manager at InTec, Parc Menai, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 4FG or email.