Planner – New Build Housing

Kitson Associates; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing residential developer in the United Kingdom is seeking a Planner to support planning applications and coordinate consultant teams. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Town Planning, 2-4 years' experience in relevant environments, and strong UK planning knowledge. Responsibilities include site appraisals, monitoring applications, and community consultations. This role requires proactive communication and a full UK driving licence. Applications through CV to the contact person.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years’ experience in a developer, consultancy or local authority environment.
• Full UK driving licence & access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Support planning applications, reserved matters & discharge of conditions.
• Coordinate consultant teams and assist with appeals.
• Deliver site appraisals, policy research & constraint analysis.
• Monitor application progress and liaise with local authorities.
• Support community consultation and attend site & project meetings.
• Assist with appeal statements and public inquiry documentation.

Skills

Strong UK planning knowledge

Report writing skills

Proactive communication

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in Town Planning or related discipline (RTPI preferred)

RTPI Chartered or working towards

Job description

A fantastic opportunity for a Planner to join a growing residential developer delivering new homes across the East Midlands. You’ll be involved across the full planning lifecycle, from site appraisal through to delivery and appeals.

Key Responsibilities

• Support planning applications, reserved matters & discharge of conditions
• Coordinate consultant teams and assist with appeals
• Deliver site appraisals, policy research & constraint analysis
• Monitor application progress and liaise with local authorities
• Support community consultation and attend site & project meetings
• Assist with appeal statements and public inquiry documentation

What You’ll Bring

• Degree in Town Planning or related discipline (RTPI preferred)
• RTPI Chartered or working towards
• 2–4 years’ experience in a developer, consultancy or local authority environment
• Strong UK planning knowledge and report writing skills
• Proactive, organised and confident communicator
• Full UK driving licence & access to a vehicle

For more information, please apply with an up to date CV to Becky Kitson at Kitson Associates. If you do not hear back within 3days, unfortunately, your application was not shortlisted for this particular position on this occasion.

Kitson Associates is an Equal Opportunities Employer. The company is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, skin colour, marital status, genetic information or parental status. We base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.