Planner - Consultant

2 days ago

Chester, United Kingdom Lumeg Recruitment Full time

QualificationsApplicants should be degree-qualified in a relevant field with a genuine interest and enthusiasm in planningStrong understanding of the principles of planningA problem-solverAdept at presentations and technical writingCreative thinkerTeam8-10 peoplewide variety of experienceRemote/Hybrid/Office based - Hybrid, 3 days in the officeRole reports toProject Director for each projectWho is the best performer in this team and what do they have which makes them the bestCoordinating other companies/consultantsAbility to be self-directedEnvironmental impact assessmentAssisting senior staff in driving large projects forwardUndertaking research and analysisPreparing planning appraisals of land, buildings and conceptsPreparing planning reports and planning applicationsLiaising with planning officers, employees of consultee organisations and third partiesLiaising and cultivating good relationships with clients, colleagues and fellow professionalsDeveloping creative and original solutionsTaking responsibility for smaller projects from the earliest stages through to completionRemaining informed about documents relating to planning policy and practiceAttending external events and providing presentationsHours9-5.30pm, 37.5 hourCompetitive and negotiated at interview stageTargetsDelivering work for the client deadlinesAdditional BenefitsBonuses - discretionary EOT - Employee ownership trust - first 3.5k Private healthcare Enhanced maternity/Paternity Pension scheme - salary sacrifice Cycle to work schemeInterview Process2 stages 1 - initial interview - virtual (Teams) 1 of the directors 2 - face to face - 1 or 2 of the directorsDescriptionTypically, the role of planning consultant will involve working on a variety of projects, supporting senior staff on project work, providing direct client advice on sites/projects, drafting reports and planning submissions (site assessments, policy notes, applications, development plan representations, and Environmental Statements) and assisting with the management of the teams caseload.This is a great opportunity to progress your career, working on a diverse portfolio of projects for prestigious clients and alongside the very best planning professionals.My client provides great opportunities for career progression, highly competitive salaries, annual bonuses, and a range of working benefits including pension contributions, private healthcare, and payment of professional fees.They have become adept at flexible working and embrace people wanting to work from home for part of the time, as well as from their offices in Chester (Bretton) and Manchester (Wilmslow). They recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance amongst all their colleagues and regularly review their ways of working to improve this.To secure their long-term future as an independent consultancy, they've recently become an Employee Ownership Trust. The company is managed in the interests of all colleagues and there are specific benefits associated with Trust status including tax free bonuses. You'll be able to take an active part in the life of the company from day one. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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