At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in planning appraisals and submissions for residential development projects.
- Company: Join a dynamic Planning Team focused on innovative development solutions.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, professional growth, and networking opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities to lead and grow your career.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in shaping communities and future developments.
- Qualifications: Experience in planning or development management; degree in planning preferred.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Planning Team. This role typically reports to the Head of Planning and will have contact with consultants, local planning authorities, stakeholders and local communities.
The purpose of the role is to assist planning and development appraisals, planning submissions and other related applications within the residential sector for both immediate and strategic sites.
The role will include:
- Producing site assessments, detailed examination of planning histories, policy analysis, interpretation and consideration of material considerations, and new site appraisals for immediate and strategic sites in a timely manner to meet required deadlines to maintain the relationship with the Land team and protect the interests of the company.
- Prepare and project manage different types of planning applications from Outline/Full and Reserved Matters to the discharge of planning conditions accurately so that the Region can maintain new sites to develop.
- Liaise and brief internal layout designers, external consultants and officers at local planning authorities prior, during and post submission in order to develop strong working relationships.
- Prepare Planning Statements, Design & Access Statements and a range of other planning documents required to support applications accurately and on time so the business can continue to achieve the necessary planning approvals.
- Organise supporting information and attend required stakeholder/public consultation events with professionalism at all times to build confidence with the general public.
- Formulating planning strategies to promote medium and long term development sites through the plan-making process under the guidance of the Planning Manager to continue a pipeline of new sites for the region.
- On occasion to deputise for the Head of Planning to provide support and assistance to the team.
- Monitor development plan progress and associated evidence based and policy documents within each local planning authority area.
What experience, qualifications and skills are we looking for?
- Previous experience working in the private or public sector in the field of development management / planning policy.
- Degree / Masters Planning Degree with an RTPI accreditation and a rounded knowledge of town planning preferable, but not essential.
- Ability to adapt to change and to work accurately, efficiently and be commercially minded.
Assistant Planner in Telford employer: Persimmon plc
Persimmon Homes is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Exeter where you can lead a dedicated Legal Land Team. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, we provide opportunities for professional advancement while fostering a collaborative culture that values innovation and teamwork. Our commitment to affordable housing and community development makes your work not only rewarding but also impactful.
