Senior Planner

Do you have a degree in Town Planning or a similar field? Do you experience within a Planning role? Are you looking to be part of a tightknit, driven, growing business? If so, this Senior Planner position is perfect for you!

This Senior Planner position is working for a company in the Emsworth area. The role is office based, Monday to Friday, with only a 35-hour working week! The hours are also flexible, with the core hours being 10am-4pm. This role is paying a salary of up to £36,000 depending on experience. This role does require travel and a UK driving license and Private Vehicle is preferred.

The company specialise in the management and development of commercial and residential planning applications and developments. They have a variety of high-profile clients as well as small independent developers.

As a Senior Planner, your responsibilities will include managing and developing both major and minor commercial and residential planning applications. You will be tasked with creating innovative planning solutions that balance various factors, such as housing, transport, agriculture, and the environment, to enable appropriate development. You will consult with stakeholders, including council officers, elected councillors, surveyors, and architects, and negotiate with them to reach mutually beneficial outcomes. Researching relevant planning policies, drafting Planning, Design, and Access Statements, and utilising IT systems like CAD and GIS will also be key duties. Additionally, you will attend and present at planning boards, appeals, and public inquiries, representing the company’s position. Keeping up to date with land use legislation and ensuring resources are effectively scheduled to meet planning targets will be essential to your role. The role requires strong communication, project management, and organisational skills while managing multiple projects simultaneously.

You will need:

• A degree in Town Planning or similar field is preferred
• Previous experience in a Planner position
• A keen interest in the property development industry
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills
• To be driven and organised
• Great teamwork
• To be willing to travel, and ideally have a UK driving license with access to a private vehicle

If you are interested in this role and think you have the skills and experience this company are looking for then APPLY NOW. Alternatively, please call Tom Jones at Kingdom People on .

Kingdom People is acting within the capacity of a Recruitment Agency for their client.