At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting planning projects from concept to completion across various sectors.
- Company: Dynamic firm in Dorchester with a focus on collaboration and innovation.
- Benefits: Generous salary, 28 days holiday, professional subscriptions, and social events.
- Other info: Flexible working options and excellent career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the community while developing your planning expertise.
- Qualifications: Chartered Planner with client-facing experience and strong knowledge of planning regulations.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
LOCATION: Nr Dorchester
SALARY: £50,000 – £60,000
BENEFITS:
- Professional subscriptions paid
- 28 days holiday plus some extra for Christmas close down
- Pension
- Social days, sports day, parties etc
- Enhanced Maternity scheme
- Commission
- Expenses paid
Qualifications required of the Senior Planner:
- Chartered Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI).
Responsibilities of the Senior Planner:
- This is a client facing, fee earning role. The position involves working closely with all departments of the Firm from the early concept stage of a project through to discharge of planning conditions on Residential, Agricultural and Commercial projects across the Wessex region.
- Essential/Day-to-day roles include:
- Giving initial feasibility advice, completing Planning Appraisals including formulating planning strategies for clients, and dealing with Pre-Application Enquiries.
- Drafting Planning Statements, Design & Access Statements and other supporting documentation.
- Dealing with the preparation, submission and management of the full breadth of application types relating to Residential, Commercial and Agricultural property, including applications for Listed Building Consent.
- Acting as Project Lead including liaison with and management of external consultants and working closely with our in house design, rural, commercial and valuations teams.
- Advising on and dealing with planning conditions, Section 106 agreements, Community Infrastructure Levy and other planning obligations.
- Advising on the promotion of development sites for adoption.
- Dealing with the preparation, submission and management of planning appeals.
- Given the interprofessional nature of the work, the position will be predominantly office based nr Dorchester, Dorset, with the opportunity to work from home from time to time.
Experience required for the Senior Planner’s role:
- Ideally, Chartered with 3 years PQE.
- Must have previous client facing experience in a similar role in either the Public or Private sector and must be used to working as part of an interprofessional team, or independently.
- Must have an excellent working knowledge of policy/regulation, NPPF and Local & Neighbourhood Plans affecting our primary areas of operation.
Real Recruitment Solutions is committed to a policy of equal opportunities across all areas of our business and at all stages in the selection process. Acting in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 and guidelines given by the REC, we treat everyone equally irrespective of sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status, age, disability, race, ethnic or national origin, religion, political beliefs or membership or non-membership of a Trade Union.
Contact Details:
Real Recruitment Solutions Recruitment Team
