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Planner/Senior Planner Manchester

Planner/Senior Planner

£30,000 - £40,000

A client with a fantastic reputation UK wide is seeking an experienced Planner to work on an array of interesting projects across the region. This is a wonderful opportunity for an experienced Planner to join a knowledgeable and hardworking team. Our client offers a competitive remuneration package that is open to negotiation alongside the opportunity for further career growth and progression within the company.

Main Duties, Responsibilities & Accountabilities

To undertake planning appraisals to advise clients on the likelihood and best strategy to achieve planning consent.

To identify and make representations on behalf of clients in the review of local development frameworks.

To research, prepare and submit planning applications.

To research and prepare use need assessments in support of planning applications.

To research, prepare and submit appeals against refusals of planning consent.

To research and assist in the preparation of proofs of evidence for senior staff standing as expert witness at planning inquiries.

To generally meet targets for fee earning from the delivery of project work.

To help write tender proposals to win new project work.

To help with business generation ideas and client research.

To work either as part of a team or independently as required.

Please note, this list is not exhaustive and there may be a requirement to perform other tasks / duties that would reasonably be expected to be undertaken in the performance of the role.

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Experience (ideal unless stated as required)

Hons Degree in relevant subject (Town Planning, Geography, Economics)

RTPI Accredited Planning Degree

RTPI Chartered Membership

More than 2 years private or public sector planning experience

An understanding of planning policy

An understanding of development management process

Evidence of good people skills and an ability to negotiate the best outcome for clients

Evidence of good research and analysis skills

Evidence of good report writing and presentation skills

Evidence of good project management, prioritisation and time-management skills

A competitve salary and benefits package is on offer for the right candidate. Please get in touch with Charlotte Scott-Hill on 02074782529 to discuss the position further.