Planning Consultant

A client within the Private Sector based in Cheshire / Greater Manchester is currently recruiting for a Planning Consultant to join their Team as soon as possible. The client is offering a full-time, permanent position with the ideal candidate having experience of working within a town planning environment.

The Role
Key purpose of the role is to support senior staff and directors on major project work, manage small to medium-sized planning applications, and provide direct client advice on sites and projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting senior staff and directors to drive forward major projects.
• Managing small to medium-sized planning applications.
• Undertaking research and analysis.
• Preparing planning appraisals of land, buildings, and concepts.
• Drafting reports and planning submissions, including site assessments, policy notes, applications, development plan representations, and Environmental Statements.
• Liaising with planning officers, employees of consultee organisations, and third parties.

The Candidate
To be considered for this role, you will require:

• A relevant degree qualification in planning or a related field.
• 5-10 years of experience working in the private or public sector.

Beneficial Skills

• Strong understanding of the principles of planning.
• Adept at presentations and technical writing.
• A problem-solver.

Salary
The client is looking to move quickly with this role and as such is offering up to £45,000 per annum.

How to Apply
If this position sounds of interest, email a copy of your up-to-date CV to or call Amy at Service Care Construction on to discuss the vacancy in more detail.