Urban Planner

Town Planner

£30,000 - £40,000 per annum

Under the direction and supervision of a Director of Planning, a Town Planner is expected to provide professional and technical assistance on a diverse range of town planning projects and will be expected to meet and liaise with clients to ensure successful project delivery. The role offers opportunities to work as part of a team on prestigious and large scale infrastructure projects and is an excellent opportunity to join an industry leading organisation in a more senior role.

As a town planner your responsibilities will include the following:

· Support senior staff on a range of projects, using initiative in doing so

· Collate, analyse and interpret a range of socio-economic, demographic, policy and related material

· Write reports summarising analysis, findings and providing clear reasoned advice

· Regularly be required to solve problems and develop innovative solutions

· Attend meetings with clients / planning authorities and other stakeholders as a representative of RPS and to liaise directly with other professionals pursuant to effective management and conduct of projects.

· Support business development initiatives

· Ensure compliance with RPS Quality Assurance procedures

· preparing and submitting planning applications

· preparing planning appeals

· site appraisals

· planning policy reviews

· analysis and research related to Local Plan or policy preparation

· co-ordination of environmental assessments

The Requirements

· The candidate must possess a recognised qualification in Town Planning (IPI and/or RTPI Accredited)

· Have at least 4 years of satisfactory experience in town planning, after attaining the qualification

· Experience of liaising with clients and providing advice on planning matters

· Excellent working knowledge of planning, development and environmental issues

· Ability to conduct independent research and analyse and interpret results; ability to prepare reports and formulate recommendations; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

· Written and oral communication skills necessary include: public presentation skills; planning and organisational skills

· Demonstrate the enthusiasm and initiative to be a well-rounded town planner

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £30,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: TP