At a Glance
- Tasks: Collaborate on exciting planning projects and provide expert advice to clients.
- Company: Join a dynamic and growing team in the planning sector.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, develop your skills, and enjoy a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Opportunities for career growth and professional development in a vibrant team.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in planning and development while building your professional network.
- Qualifications: RTPI/RICS accreditation or nearing completion, with strong communication and report writing skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Role Overview
The role will offer the right candidate a great career opportunity to work within a busy and growing team. Successful candidates will work in teams for different Partners on a variety of projects – large and small. All team members have the opportunity of direct contact with clients, other professionals and local authorities, to provide exceptional career experience.
Responsibilities
- Prepare advice to clients;
- Work with team members on developing planning strategies, preparing programmes and reviewing information;
- Drafting or reviewing reports, co-ordinating the preparation and submission of planning applications/ appeals/ representations;
- Assist in identifying new business opportunities, assisting in firm-wide business development and preparing fee proposals;
- Developing contacts at own level with clients and consultants;
- Providing planning advice to clients and attending meetings;
- Responsible for maintaining continuing professional development for self; and
- Any additional duties as reasonably requested.
Qualifications
Skills & Capabilities
- RTPI and/or RICS (P&D) or close to achieving professional accreditation;
- Ideally 2 years post qualification experience;
- Strong verbal and written communication skills;
- Excellent report writing ability;
- Keen interest in planning and development;
- An ability to negotiate effectively;
- Excellent experience of communication and client interfacing skills;
- Excellent presentation skills;
- Strong attention to detail;
- High service delivery skills;
- Excellent communicator, both written and verbal;
- Self-motivated;
- Committed and organised; and
- Good grasp of Microsoft packages.
We think you need these skills to ace Planner
RTPI and/or RICS (P&D) accreditation
Post qualification experience
Verbal Communication Skills
Written Communication Skills
Report Writing Ability
Negotiation Skills
Client Interfacing Skills
