Location: Oxford
Vacancy: Planning Consultant – 3 -7 years experience
Ref No SCT 776
Blake Lapthorn is a leading legal practice with ambitious plans for growth. We currently have an outstanding opportunity for a talented planning consultant to join our small, dedicated planning team based in Oxford who are already recognised for their expertise.
You will be expected to complement our existing legal services, including the carrying out of planning appraisal, LDF monitoring, negotiating consents as well as giving evidence at inquiries and hearings.
You will have a working knowledge of general planning law, be familiar with EIA regulations, minerals and waste, ecology and historic buildings.
You need to be adaptable and flexible in your approach, highly motivated and adept at marketing to help expand our client base. A sound commercial approach is essential. C
omfortable in a team environment and keen to progress your professional career, you will need to be MRTPI or equivalent and have a minimum of 3 years experience gained in the public or private sector.
You must be able to communicate well at all levels and negotiate successfully. A commitment to providing a first class service to our varied client base is essential.
Qualifications Required
- Confident and personable
- Strong technical competence
- Self-motivation
- A team player
- Good communication skills (spoken and written)
- Commercial awareness
- An active networker
How to apply
Please email Margaret Walters by clicking on the 'Apply now' button or telephone 023 8085 7265