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You’ll get all the benefits of being employed by us, while working on a variety of projects for our clients. Joining Waterman Aspen as a Planning Officer will see you as a key member of the Town Planning team and you can expect:
A varied client base where you can apply and develop your skills
Buy-in from clients to assist in your technical progression
Further exposure to your chosen industry – increasing your awareness, knowledge and sharpening your skills
The flexibility to broaden your horizons with each new secondment, without changing your employer
Career development and training to reach your professional or academic qualification goals supported by our own network of mentors and managers
Paid subscription to a professional body of your choice
Regular social events and volunteering opportunities
Experience required…
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Urban Planning, Geography, or a related field, eligibility for RTPI membership.
Proven experience in town planning, urban design, or a similar role.
Knowledge of planning laws, environmental regulations, and land-use policies.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex planning challenges.
Excellent communication and presentation abilities for engaging with diverse stakeholders.
Role Responsibilities
Provide advice to developers and seeking to influence development proposals to minimise adverse impacts and seek consistency with land use transport policies.
Analysing and assessing planning applications for a range of minerals and waste developments, preparation of Regulatory Committee and Delegated reports and handling any appeals where appropriate.
Negotiate Section 106 agreements and site specific requirements.
Ensuring compliance with planning permission, including monitoring ongoing developments.
Assist in enforcing planning control.
Negotiating and communicating with applicants and members of the public on a range of planning related matters.
You’ll get this and so much more…
As a salaried colleague, you’ll get a salary in line with your experience, skills and location along with an industry-leading benefits package:
Company car or car allowance
Contribution to commuting mileage
Permanent health insurance
25 days annual leave (option to buy up to 5 more), in addition to the normal public holidays (based on a 40 hour week, pro rata for part-time colleagues)
Company pension contribution
Salary sacrifice to buy additional benefits
1 paid Waterman Aspen in the Community Day to volunteer in your local community
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