Senior Planner

2 weeks ago

Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Avison Young Full time

About Us

Avison Young is a global commercial real estate advisory firm with a simple aim: for real estate to play a leading role in creating vibrant buildings, cities, and places that deliver long-lasting social value and economic impact.

Our Story

We believe that the places in which we live, work, and play have the power to make us happier and healthier. Our small Canadian-born business was founded in 1978 and has become a global organization that now spans 120 locations across 20 countries.

Why Work for Us

We believe that our industry is changing, and we want our business to be a melting pot of curious minds, passionate hearts, and strategic intelligence. Your gender, religion, and race are all highly respected, but are less important to us than your ability to step up and change the game.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Planner, you will work as part of an experienced and driven team to deliver outstanding advice on a wide range of development projects and planning issues. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Providing first-rate support to more senior members of the team on major, complex projects.
  • Providing first-rate advice and support to other parts of the business.
  • Managing, with supervision and support as required, a broad mix of planning instructions requiring diligent and timely research and analysis.
  • Providing advice on the planning potential of land and property.
  • Providing advice that assists in the formulation of development proposals that meet client requirements.
  • Providing advice that assesses and weighs the opportunities and risks presented by the planning system.
  • Providing advice on strategies and programmes for managing local plan and planning application processes.
  • Preparing and submitting applications for planning permission, for the approval of Matters Specified in Conditions, for the approval of details required by condition, and for other consents.
  • Preparing and submitting representations responding to development plan and similar consultations.
  • Preparing Reports, Briefing Notes, Hearing Statements, Instructions to Counsel, Proofs of Evidence, etc.
  • Diligent and sensitive liaison with local planning authorities and stakeholders.
  • Regular and frequent reporting to the client.
  • Undertaking negotiations on behalf of the client enabling achievement of optimum outcomes.
  • Adhering to agreed programmes for the delivery of project outputs and advice.
  • Regular and frequent assessment of risks which might impact upon meeting client objectives.
  • A business-like approach to invoicing and debt management.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will be:

  • A member of the Royal Town Planning Institute with at least 2 years post-qualification experience.
  • Inquisitorial and a problem solver.
  • Highly analytical and numerate.
  • A good verbal communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
  • A good writer.
  • Ambitious and enthusiastic.
  • Experienced in both development management and development plan processes.

Equal Opportunities

Avison Young is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to treating all its employees and job applicants equitably. We believe that our industry is changing, and we want our business to be a melting pot of curious minds, passionate hearts, and strategic intelligence. Our culture is underpinned by our approach to diversity, inclusion, and well-being. We are committed to building an inclusive culture that:

  • Empowers all our employees to thrive.
  • Reflects all backgrounds and talents.
  • Allows individuals to be successful and feel a sense of belonging.
  • Fosters a workplace that is supported, inclusive, and has a strong sense of community between colleagues.

Avison Young is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any adjustments to support your application or any part of the recruitment process, please contact us.

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