Join our Team

Planner/Senior Planner

We are looking for an enthusiastic planner to join our busy and dynamic Land and Planning team. Responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:

Preparing and submitting planning applications, appeals and pre-application enquiries Undertaking and assisting in the preparation of information for community engagement, committee meetings and public examinations. Conducting research and undertaking planning appraisals to establish the development potential of sites. Researching and commenting on planning policies and writing high quality reports with recommendations. Communicating with all stakeholders involved in the planning process. Attending site visits and meetings.

Experience/Qualifications:

• Full member of the RTPI or working towards full membership.
• A master's degree in Town or Spatial Planning, or similar relevant degree
• Post graduate planning experience is essential (public or private sector experience will both be considered)
• All candidates must be able to work collaboratively as part of the multidisciplinary team.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A driving licence is essential.

Please note that applications won't be considered without the above criteria being met.

Strictly no agencies please

Salary: Competitive, to be negotiated based on skills and experience plus benefit package

Location: Near Cheltenham but possibility of hybrid working

Please email your CV to rhlplanning@robert-hitchins.co.uk