Are you looking for a challenge, and a diverse range of work? Do you want to work in an innovative, positive team that shapes and develops the places we live and work in?

If so apT want to hear from you.

This is an exciting opportunity to join apT, a pioneering public sector development consultancy, which is part of Telford & Wrekin Council. apT brings together a dynamic team of Planners, Building Surveyors, Highway Engineers, Built Heritage Specialists, Ecologists, and other key specialisms. From the processing of regulatory applications within Telford & Wrekin, to the provision of enhanced services across the region, we are passionate about tailoring spaces and creating places.

From the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution and one of the UK’s first World Heritage Sites, Telford is the fastest growing town in the West Midlands, delivering more than 76 hectares of employment and circa 17,000 new homes over our plan period up to 2031.

Telford offers an exciting opportunity to develop your career! Rich in heritage and natural beauty, Telford is the heart of Shropshire, with a vibrant centre, that’s currently expanding; a 450 acre town park with numerous leisure facilities; excellent transport links, Telford is the gateway between the midlands and Wales.

As a destination of vibrant places, people and experiences Telford has grown and developed into a hub of innovation and investment, that is committed to enabling sustainable development. 

We’re not afraid of a challenge – are you?

The Role:
You will play a key role within the Planning Team, responsible for a full range of Development Management matters including determination of planning applications under delegated powers, to lead and manage multi-disciplinary project teams dealing with all planning control matters for strategic developments and enquiries leading a caseload of major applications, and related appeals and developer enquiries, and to input to the wider professional work of the Planning Service.

 You will lead and support on the creation of innovative solutions to a wide range of issues improving the quality of a development on behalf of the Local Authority or any client.

Dealing with a full range of applications you will need previous experience, skill and judgment to negotiate S106 agreements to achieve maximum benefits on behalf of all Services, clients and the Community, formulate recommendations, prepare complex reports and present to Planning Committee.

There will also be opportunities to work on projects located outside of the Borough, acting as a consultant on behalf of private clients in relation to planning matters, including the preparation, submission and management of planning applications, and appeals.

You will be a Chartered Town Planner, with experience in the production of development plans, and neighbourhood plans, with excellent communication and customer service skills.

To apply: https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/job/68715/principal-planner-/    

Closing date 30^th January 2020

Interviews will be held 3rd-5th February 2020 at Wellington Civic Offices. TF1 1LX

For informal enquiries regarding this post please contact –  Andrew Gittins. Email: Andrew.gittins@apt-group.co.uk  or Telephone: 01952 384555

For more information on apT please visit www.apT-group.co.uk

To Apply

For further information and to apply online visit www.telford.gov.uk/jobs Sorry but CVs will not be accepted. We are committed to equality and diversity.