Graduate planner / Assistant planner

Details: 

Salary up to £30,000 per annum • Plus, possible bonus(es) (at Director’s discretion) • Reasonable remuneration for out-of-pocket expenses, e.g., mileage to site visits Holiday Starting at 20 days leave per annum • Plus, all national Bank Holidays • Plus, possible office closures at Director’s discretion 

Hours 7.5 hours per day; (9.00am – 5.00pm), to remain flexible.  

GRADUATE / ASSISTANT PLANNER – PERSONAL SPECIFICATION 

Main purpose of this job 

To support the work of James Bailey Planning Ltd (JBPL) team and assist in the preparation and  implementation of planning documentation. To provide planning advice and information to internal  and external customers as and when required. 

Company Information:  

• To become familiar with JBPL as a company, what it does, and how it operates. • Keep all files up-to-date and save all emails, as necessary. 
• Learn about existing projects, as may be required.  

Background Research:  

• Undertake all necessary research and background information as may be required for new  projects.  
• Undertake any necessary research and carry out initial planning assessments. • Keep up to date with Local, Regional, and National planning policy changes, and planning  law.  

Direct Planning Work:  

• Prepare draft: Briefing Notes; Meeting Agendas; Planning Statements. 
• Local Plan Representations; Appeal Statements; formal Letters; and any other necessary  planning documentation.  
• Become familiar with submitting planning applications and representations on-line via the  Planning Portal or Council websites. 
• Monitor submitted or relevant planning applications.  

Site Visits, Meetings, Events: 

• Conduct site visits and attend meetings with clients (virtual or in person). • Attend meetings with Director, take notes, and circulate minutes.  
• Take part in community engagement, as required.  
• Assist with Planning Committee meetings, Local Plan Examinations, and Public Inquiries.  

General: 

• Assist clients through the planning process.  
• Communicate with stakeholders. 
• Assist Director in all other planning related matters, as may be required. 

Qualifications and Professional membership 

• Post-graduate degree in planning from a recognised organization by the Royal Town  Planning Institute (RTPI) or working towards qualification. 

Knowledge, skills, and experience  

• Relevant experience of residential and commercial property development projects, leading on planning & design and working with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience and understanding of planning, design, property & contract law, technical standards, and construction.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work well under pressure. • Experience of MS Office packages. 

• Excellent mathematical, statistical and problem-solving abilities.