Graduate Planner / Planner in Brighton

Experienced or Graduate Planner / Planning Consultant

Location: Falmer, Brighton (Hybrid Working)

Job Type: Full-time (flexible/part-time arrangements considered for the right candidate)

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience (salary ranges available on request)

Experience Level: Planner / Senior Planner

About Parker Dann Town Planning

Parker Dann Town Planning is an independent planning consultancy based in Falmer, Brighton. We provide practical, evidence-based planning advice to a wide range of clients, from individual householders to major residential developers.

As our business continues to evolve and grow, we are looking to recruit a Town Planner to join our growing consultancy. The ideal candidate will benefit from recent practical experience within the UK town planning system. We are also open to applications from recent graduates with recent relevant work experience who can demonstrate the skills necessary to be successful in a private consultancy environment. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of projects, develop strong client relationships, and contribute to the growth of a successful and ambitious consultancy.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for managing planning projects and providing high-quality planning advice to clients across a range of developments.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing strategic planning advice to clients
• Preparing Planning Statements, Design & Access Statements and Appeal Statements
• Managing planning applications from instruction through to determination
• Liaising with clients, local authorities and other consultants
• Preparing and delivering presentations at meetings and committees
• Supporting business development activities and maintaining client relationships
• Advising on Local Plan and development plan matters

Applicants looking to join us at Planning Consultant level may have responsibilities including:

• Managing more complex projects and appeals

About You

We’re interested in hearing from candidates who can demonstrate:

• Recent practical experience working within the UK town planning system
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organisational and project management abilities
• The ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach
• Strong relationship-building skills with clients and stakeholders

Self-motivation and confidence in your planning capability

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

Planner level: RTPI Licentiate membership or working towards Chartered status

In addition to:

• Degree qualified in a relevant discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Recent practical experience in either planning consultancy or local government
• Knowledge of planning within the South East of England would be particularly beneficial
• A driving licence is helpful but not essential

NOTE:

Applicants must be UK based, able to travel to the office near Brighton, and have the right to work in the UK for at least 2 years (we are not able to offer sponsorship).

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience (salary ranges available on request)
• Discretionary annual bonus
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Additional annual leave linked to length of service (up to 28 days)
• 3 additional gifted days over the Christmas/New Year office closure
• Hybrid working environment
• Paid professional membership subscription
• Career development, mentoring and progression opportunities

Flexibility and Inclusion

We recognise that excellent candidates come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. If you're excited by this opportunity, meet the criteria for recent practical experience but perhaps don't meet every other requirement listed, we would still encourage you to apply.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment.

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