Planning Officer

2 days ago


Warwickshire, United Kingdom Waterman Aspen Full time

Job title: Planning Officer

Type: Salaried / Contract

Location: West Midlands

Salary: Dependent on experience, skills and location


An introduction to our unique company…


Waterman Aspen welcomes planners, engineers and technical specialists to make their mark by working on some of the biggest infrastructure projects or in delivering professional services across the UK. We specialise in secondment services, providing the right people, with the right skills for the job, at the right time. Our diverse client base includes local authorities, consultancies, public bodies and construction companies.


We take pride in supporting our colleagues throughout their careers. We’re a people-centric organisation, placing mutual respect and dignity in the highest regard. This is reflected in our approach to issues such as mental health and wellbeing, family friendly policies, social value, and net zero. We’re a Disability Confident Employer and an accredited Real Living Wage Employer.


We have big ambitions for the future, and we’d love for you to be part of it.


Your career with Waterman Aspen…


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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