A Chartered Surveying firm specialising in Design and Planning, located in a rural location on the outskirts of Tenterden, in the Kent countryside has an opportunity got a Planning & Development Surveyor. The company vision is "Growth, creativity and passion for the built, historic and natural environment; forging a sustainable future together".They are seeking either a skilled and experienced Planning and Development Surveyor, a recent graduate with relevant field experience to join their team. This role might also suit a Rural Surveyor, a Planner or perhaps someone with Estate Management background. The ideal candidate will possess excellent professional, client and administrative skills and have a strong understanding of both local and national planning systems. This role is not just about managing tasks but also contributing significantly as a fee earner for the company. The position will be office based initially but they would consider some remote working for the right candidate. What they offer:
Access to our network of health professionals including mental health therapist and medical schemeTeam building activities and training opportunitiesFlexible career path with some professional fees paid forHoliday allowance that increases with servicePension schemeFree car parking
Key Responsibilities:
Provide expert advice on rural and urban planning and development projects.Conduct site and project appraisals.Prepare planning applications and appeals.Manage and coordinate planning projects from inception to completion.Liaise with clients, team members, local authorities and other stakeholders.Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and planning policies.Develop and maintain strong client relationships.Contribute to business development and fee-earning activities.
Requirements:
Proven experience in planning and development, or a recent graduate with relevant experience.Excellent administrative and organisational skills.Strong understanding of local and national planning systems.Ability to manage projects and teams effectively.At least AssocRICS,MRICS or MRTPI qualified.Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage others.Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Your key agenda will be to aid delivery of fees from the processing of planning applications and planning related work for immediate and strategic land on behalf of Dobson-Grey and their clients.
Your particular focus will be on increasing the supply and delivery of planning instructions across sectors but principally Residential and Healthcare Land, providing strategic and immediate planning advice, support to developers and investors.
Compiling and delivering planning strategies to clients.
Negotiations and working closely with Local Authorities and key stakeholders.
Provide Planning update reports highlighting latest planning legislation and statutory change information for development team and clients.
Experience in preparing/supporting development viability assessments.
In depth planning knowledge for promotion of strategic land opportunities.
Active diary management system for key deadlines for Local Government consultations to ensure clients are actively promoting land and made aware.
Providing advice and submitting pre application forms to Local Government UK wide.
Experience in Permitted Development Rights application and Agricultural Tie Removal.
Preparation of planning applications and supporting documents for development and infrastructure schemes.
Input into the preparation of Development Consent Orders and associated documentation.
Coordination of Planning Statements, Design and Access Statements and/or input into Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs).
Experience of handling and negotiating Section 106 and CIL and good demonstrable planning law experience.
Undertaking evidence based studies (such as residential and care need employment land reviews, green belt studies, infrastructure assessments).
Preparation of strategy and policy documents and preparation of area based plans (such as master plans, supplementary planning documents)
Support development management team with such other development management and research tasks which ensure the effective delivery of projects.
Training:There will be a variety of assessments that you will have to complete including essays, reports, project-based work, reflective think-pieces and a 12,000 word dissertation.
The programme offers a diverse range of learning and teaching methods, such as lectures, small group sessions, seminars, student-led workshops, and tutorials. The focus is on participatory learning approaches, encouraging you to critically reflect on key contemporary debates in the practice and principles of spatial planning across various urban regions
To provide a 'real world' feel for the programme there are a number of planning practitioners who directly input into the programme and we make good use of Birmingham and the wider West Midlands as part of our overall 'learning laboratory'.Training Outcome:By completing the Charted Town Planner Level 7 Degree Apprenticeship, you will gain a professional qualification that will enable you to pursue and build a career in spatial planning and related areas of regeneration, economic development, housing and transport.Employer Description:Dobson-Grey Ltd is an ISO 9001:2015 multi-disciplinary consultancy firm providing RICS-regulated chartered surveying and RTPI-compliant town planning services. Our health & safety and fire consultancy services are dedicated to realising the vision of a safe and healthy work environment while elevating the competence of safety and environmental professionals at all organisational levels.Working Hours :Monday to Thursday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.
Friday, 9.00am to 4.00pm.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
