Senior Planning Officer

3 months ago


UK, UK, United Kingdom Waterman Aspen Part time

Job title: Senior/Principal Planning Officer

Type: Salaried/Contract

Salary: Dependent on experience and skills


An introduction to our unique company…


Waterman Aspen welcomes planning professionals, engineers and technical specialists to make their mark by working on some of the biggest development management and 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 Senior / Principal Planner 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 of 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…


Essential:


  • More than 5 years planning experience within the public or private sector.
  • Chartered member of the RTPI or working towards membership.
  • Experience of Planning Development Management and knowledge and understanding of planning legislation and Government Policy.
  • Experience of presenting to a wide range of audiences.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Experience of writing reports and planning statements.


Desirable:

  • Experience of writing proofs of evidence and attending public inquiries/examinations.
  • Project management and research skills.
  • Knowledge of Planning Policy including the local plan process and supporting documentation.


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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