Role:
Provide town planning services to public and private sector clients on major infrastructure and regeneration projects across London and other regions in the UK. Work in a smaller, dynamic consultancy whilst still working on large scale projects.
Responsibilities:
* Prepare and submit planning and consent applications, including those related to Hybrid Bills, Transport & Works Act Orders, and Development Consent Orders, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. * Conduct research on relevant planning policies, legislation, and sector-specific regulations early in project development to provide strategic planning advice. * Assist in negotiations with local authorities, statutory bodies, and third parties to secure agreements on planning matters. * Develop and maintain consents management plans and registers. * Advise multidisciplinary teams on the preparation of drawings and supplementary planning documents for submission. * Monitor construction activities to ensure full compliance with planning consents and directives. * Engage in consultations with stakeholders and third parties to facilitate planning processes.
Experience and Skills Required:
* RTPI-accredited degree. * Chartered membership with the RTPI or actively working towards it. * Significant experience in planning, gained in consultancy and/or local government. * Proven expertise in major infrastructure planning, including application preparation and appeals. * Strong report-writing skills with excellent attention to detail. * Outstanding written and verbal communication skills. * Experience in stakeholder engagement within the planning process….