Senior/Principal Planner

My client a niche planning consultancy based in Berkshire are looking to add a Senior/Principal Planner to their team due to an impending retirement.



The position represents an exceptional career opportunity for an experienced development management MRTPI Planner, with either a local authority, private consultancy or a developer background who has at least 10 years' experience.



The position involves working on a number of challenging, complicated but interesting development projects throughout the South East on behalf of developer and property company clients.



Tasks include:



Site appraisals.

Planning research.

Pre-application submissions.

Preparation of Planning Statements.

Reviewing and commenting on other supporting technical application reports.

Coordinating planning application submissions.

Finalising planning applications.

Submitting applications via the Planning Portal.

Attending client/ team meetings.

Attending Planning Officer meetings.

Monitoring application consultations and proactively responding to issues arising.

Taking initiatives to resolve / highlight issues.



Research, preparation and lodging of complete appeal cases (Written Representations, Hearing Statements and Proofs of Evidence).

Attendance at Planning Conferences with Counsel.

Projects are primarily "Major" residential schemes of varying scales and complexity throughout South East England.



The position comes with a total package of up to £55,000 depending on experience; the package includes bonuses and a car allowance. In addition, you will also receive:

• Pension contribution.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• 20 days annual leave not including the Christmas / New Year break.
• Free office car parking.

Working in a small, friendly and flexible office environment. There is plenty of scope for future progression and bring business with you isn't imperative. You'll be given plenty of client facing exposure.



If this sounds of interest please get in touch. My number is 020 7766 9065/07875 972 560





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