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Senior Planner
Lichfields UK. Advise major national and local clients on diverse projects across commercial development, housing, retail, and leisure .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in planning strategies, site appraisals, and preparing planning applications while effectively managing projects and workloads. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential for advising clients and contributing to marketing and innovation activities.
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Chartered Membership Of The Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI)Planning StrategiesSite AppraisalsPlanning ApplicationsProblem-Solving Ability
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Hard Skills
Planning StrategiesSite AppraisalsPlanning ApplicationsDevelopment Plan RepresentationsLand-Use Advice
Soft Skills
Communication SkillsAnalytical SkillsPresentation SkillsWriting SkillsTime Management
Certifications & Qualifications
Master’s Degree In RTPI/RICS Accredited SubjectsChartered Membership Of The Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI)
Industry Keywords
Commercial DevelopmentHousingRetailLeisurePlanning Sector
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Advise major national and local clients on diverse projects across commercial development, housing, retail, and leisure
- Work on projects for developers, occupiers, investment institutions, local planning authorities, and public or third-sector organisations
- Conduct site appraisals
- Devise planning strategies
- Prepare planning applications and appeals
- Prepare development plan representations
- Provide planning and land-use advice throughout all stages of the planning process
- Work from the successful and growing Leeds office
- Manage varied projects, personal workload, and problem-solving activities
- Contribute to marketing and innovation activities
Requirements
What you’ll need- At least a 2:1 or equivalent at first degree
- Master’s degree in RTPI/RICS accredited subjects ideally
- Chartered membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI) expected
- At least 3 years’ experience working in the planning sector
- Good communication, analytical, presentation, and writing skills
- Clear commitment to working in the planning and property development field
- Ability to manage own time and workload
- Problem-solving ability
- Ideally, skills in marketing and innovation
- Ability to upload a recent CV and cover letter
- Full information about education and professional qualifications, including attainment levels
Benefits
Comp & perks- Highly competitive salary
- Generous profit-sharing bonus scheme for all staff
- Supportive and collaborative culture
- Staff and client social events
- Flexible working and work-life balance
- Diverse and inclusive workplace
- Support for candidates with disabilities
- MENTOR scheme to support progress toward chartered RTPI or RICS membership