Senior Planner / Principal Planner - (Cambridge)

An excellent opportunity has arisen to work for an award-winning company, taking forward a wide portfolio of general planning consultancy project work; including residential schemes, town expansion, retail, renewable energy, commercial, rural and heritage related developments

Key responsibilities

• Evaluating all types of planning applications, but in particular large and complex applications.
• Preparing reports on development proposals and other applications.
• Preparing evidence and representing the Client at planning or enforcement appeals, whether dealt with by written representations, hearings or public inquiries.
• Keeping up to date with legislation, Government guidance and best practice in all areas of Planning.
• Developing and expanding client base, which will include writing proposals for new projects/clients and preparation of tender responses.
• Mentoring junior members of the team.

Required skills

• The ability to communicate well
• A good understanding of current planning law and practice
• Excellent negotiation skills including the ability to resolve conflicts
• Extensive project management experience
• With the support of the company, the ability to seek and develop your own client base for the wider good as well as the ability to maintain current client relationships.
• Good team player with excellent interpersonal skills. The ability to interface professionally and socially with a variety of different professional groups
• Ability to manage time and resources efficiently and handle demanding

Reward

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and experienced professional to propel their career to the next level. The company is offering a very competitive remuneration package, circa £38,000 - £47,000 depending on experience, in addition to full benefits.

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If you are interested in this job, please apply now, alternatively you can call me for an informal discussion about it - 07894229847

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new job in Planning, please do send your CV to me (CJ Obi) – cj@osbornerichardson.com