Town Planner / Urban Planning Officer / Consultant (AWDO-P13736)

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Town Planner / Urban Planning Officer / Consultant who has previous planning experience preferably within a private planning consultancy or developer environment with the ability to lead and manage the planning process for multiple large-scale projects is required for a successful specialist development management company based in Bedfordshire.
SALARY: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum (depending on experience) + Benefits
LOCATION: Hybrid Working with your time split working from home and the office in Bedford, Bedfordshire
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent
WORKING HOURS: 37.5 Hours per Week. Flexible Working Hours, with the core hours being 10am – 3pm
JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Town Planner / Urban Planning Officer / Consultant who has previous planning experience preferably within a private planning consultancy or developer environment with the ability to lead and manage the planning process for multiple large-scale projects.
The company pride themselves on fostering a collaborative environment where innovation and professional development are highly valued and this role is integral to their overall operations and services, offering the opportunity to lead complex development projects (all over the UK) with varying project values of £250k to £25m, through the planning process.
Working as a Town Planner / Urban Planning Officer / Consultant you will be responsible for managing high-profile projects from inception, working closely with the in-house design team, external architects, and sub-consultancy team.
As a Town Planner / Urban Planning Officer / Consultant you will have an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of the company while advancing your career in a dynamic and growing organisation with huge opportunities to enhance your personal training and development.
APPLY TODAY
If this job looks like your ideal position, then please send in your CV as soon as possible for our Recruitment Team to review.
DUTIES
Your duties as a Town Planner / Urban Planning Officer / Consultant will include:
• Manage the planning process for multiple large-scale projects, ensuring high-quality deliverables and adherence to project timelines
• Prepare, review, and sign off on comprehensive planning reports
• Provide strategic planning advice to clients, helping them navigate complex regulatory issues
• Represent the company at planning committees, public consultations, stakeholder events, and meetings with government bodies and other key stakeholders
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, including external consultants, to ensure cohesive project delivery
• Oversee the submission of planning applications, including pre-application discussions, application documents, and post-decision conditions
• Preparation of planning policy documents and feasibility studies for new and existing projects
• Utilise GIS systems and other planning tools to assess site suitability and inform strategic decision-making
• Monitor and report on the status of planning applications, appeals, and other relevant planning activities, ensuring all actions are completed in a timely manner
• Advise on planning conditions, variations, and enforcement matters through the full project lifecycle (RIBA Stages 1-6)
• Drive continuous improvement within the planning team, ensuring a culture of excellence and innovation
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
• A degree in Geography, Urban Planning, or a related field, with a 2:1 or above or equivalent
• Previous experience in planning, preferably within a private planning consultancy or a developer environment
• Chartered Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) or eligibility for chartered status, preferable
• Strong project management skills, with a track record of successfully delivering complex projects on time
• A full UK driving license, with a willingness to travel to site visits across the UK
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.
JOB REF: AWDO-P13736
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Location:
Bedford
Salary:
£35,000 - £40,000 Year
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Building, Construction

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