Town Planner

Job description

About the Firm

Brown&Co was formed in 1993 following a management buyout from Royal Life Estates.  Since then the firm has grown substantially and today we are a leading provider of agency, professional and consultancy services across the whole range of rural, commercial and residential property, agriculture and the environment.

From an increasing network of offices throughout East Anglia, the Midlands and the Yorkshire and Humber region, as well as overseas, we combine a high level of specialist technical expertise with experience and local knowledge.

The firm has a real commitment to build strong, proactive, and long-term relationships with both corporate and private clients, for whom we always strive to deliver the best results and total satisfaction.
Our well trained and enthusiastic staff are encouraged by the partners to play an active part in the firm's future development and success.

Overview of Role

We are seeking a qualified Town Planner to join our Planning team at the Lincoln office. The ideal candidate will have excellent written and communication skills and be detail conscious and accurate. You will be supported by an experienced and collaborative team, with ongoing opportunities for training and professional development.

Responsibilities

•    Prepare planning appraisals of land, buildings and concepts
•    Undertake research and analysis
•    Prepare pre application enquiries, planning applications and appeals, including planning/ appeal statements.
•    Contribute to the preparation/editing of Design and Access statements, sustainability statements, and other supporting documents.
•    Liaise and negotiate with planning officers, employees of consultee organisations, third parties.
•    Liaise and cultivate good relationships with clients and fellow professionals.
•    Prepare/make presentations at meetings, including Parish Council and Planning Committee.
•    Draw up, present and negotiate competitive fee proposals.
•    Develop creative and original planning solutions to satisfy all parties.
•    Write complex reports, interpreting data and making clear and relevant recommendations.
•    Ensure compliance with planning regulations.
•    Communicate and negotiate effectively with clients and colleagues.
•    Take responsibility for projects from the earliest stages through to completion
•    Maintain an awareness of market conditions and the impact of government policies.
•    Keep informed about documents relating to planning policy and practice.
 
Requirements

•    Completed an MRTPI accredited course  
•    Working towards becoming a Chartered Town Planner (MRTPI), this is desirable not essential.
•    Detailed knowledge of the UK Town Planning system
•    Technically competent in discipline 
•    Local knowledge and experience
•    Ability to travel 
•    2 years+ experience in private/public sector

Finding the right people is important to us and transferrable skills are always welcome.  We value potential and are open to candidates who may not have every listed skill.

Our Benefits

•    A generous holiday scheme starting at 25 days holiday increasing by 1 day each year to 28 days after 3 years of service.
•    Life Assurance of 4x your basic salary
•    Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
•    Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, adoption and shared parental leave benefits
•    Holiday Buy Back Scheme
•    Long Service Awards
•    Westfield Health Cashplan
•    1 Volunteering Day for your chosen charity each year.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not tolerate discriminatory behaviour of any kind, in line with the Equality Act 2010. 

Core working hours are Monday – Friday 9.00am – 17.30pm.

This is a permanent full-time position based on 37.5 hours (Monday – Friday) however we’re fully open to discussing part-time flexible working requirements (minimum 30 hours per week). We also operate a hybrid working policy.