Planning Consultant
Bishopsteignton
Planning / Senior Consultant, Teignbridge, £30k - £46k depending on experience. If you would like to know more about this opportunity, please contact Sophie Randle ASAP! An independent planning consultancy in Teignbridge is looking to appoint a Planning Consultant or a Senior Planning Consultant to join its growing team. This is a varied and rewarding role offering exposure to a wide range of development projects, primarily across the residential and commercial sectors. Working closely with senior colleagues, you will take responsibility for the management and delivery of a selection of planning commissions. Support will be provided at project start up, in client relationship management, and through regular review of written outputs. You will also collaborate with a small, experienced team across the full planning process. Key Responsibilities: - Researching planning histories, environmental constraints, and policy frameworks. - Undertaking site visits across the South West. - Day to day liaison with clients, project teams (architects, engineers, ecologists etc.), and Local Planning Authorities. - Coordinating project meetings and preparing meeting notes where required. - Reviewing drawings, technical reports, and supporting documents. - Preparing Planning Appraisals, Planning Statements, and other written reports. - Completing and submitting planning applications and associated documentation. - Monitoring consultation responses and coordinating actions with clients and project consultants. - Assisting with negotiation of S106 obligations. - Reviewing decision notices and conditions, and preparing applications to discharge planning conditions or obligations. - Managing condition/obligation discharge processes. - Supporting additional planning-related tasks as needed.  Requirements: - 3–5 years’ experience in a private sector planning environment (consultancy or client-side). - Working towards MRTPI accreditation or already MRTPI qualified. - Strong written and verbal communication skills. - Ability to manage multiple projects, maintain client relationships, and work collaboratively within a small team.  This role would suit a proactive planning professional looking to advance their career with a supportive consultancy offering genuine responsibility, project variety, and progression. |  |  |  |
Recruiter: RGB
Salary: £30,000 to £50,000 Per Annum
Reference: 104631mar