Job Description

Associate Director

Whether you're a seasoned Associate looking for a new challenge or a senior planner looking to progress your career, we'd love to hear from you. We've established an excellent reputation for service and pride ourselves on seeing development projects from inception through to delivery on the ground. If you became a planner to make a difference, then this is the job for you!

You will be a chartered Town Planner with substantive planning experience gained in the public and / or private sector (consultancy or client-side).

Person specification

We are looking for someone who can:

understand the needs and motivations of clients, which encompass housebuilders, land promoters, local developers and businesses. develop long lasting relationships with clients and allied professionals. show a commitment to growing new business (this isn't expected on day one and you would be supported by the Directors and fellow Associate Directors to build this up over time). demonstrate technical excellence and the ability to apply accrued knowledge and expertise to new projects, both setting and executing a strategy. draw upon their breadth of experience of different forms of development and / or geographic areas. act with confidence and integrity, giving honest clear advice and managing the inherent risks associated with the planning process. prepare written advice and reports to a high standard. undertake due diligence and research, prepare and submit applications and appeals, liaise and negotiate with officers during the course of determination. participate in community engagement events take responsibility and work on their own initiative, albeit within a supportive team structure and environment. project manage and use their time effectively. bring positivity, inspire and offer mutual support to the planners, assistant planners and graduate planners within our team. work from our head office, albeit we are open to discussion on flexible working arrangements.
You must also possess:

at least seven years post qualification experience (albeit we will exercise our discretion for the right candidate). enthusiasm and a desire to find solutions. excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. good IT literacy (MS Office applications and confident in using web-based applications). a willingness to learn as our profession evolves (be it through legislative change, policy or good practice). We will support you with CPD opportunities. a driving licence and have access to a car.
EIA experience and / or urban design qualifications are desirable, but not essential.

Remuneration and opportunity

The post commands a competitive salary + bonus + flexible working arrangements + gym membership
+ work place pension. Our head office is in
Wareham, Dorset and for those that might be looking to relocate, the area offers fabulous quality of life.

We will provide you with exposure to a wide range of clients and projects across the south coast. To find out more about
Chapman Lily Planning and the role, please visit

www.clplanning.co.uk.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Brett Spiller or Giles Moir on 01929 553818 or send an expression of interest and CV to

contact@clplanning.co.uk

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 45,000.00-65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Free parking Gym membership On-site parking Work from home
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required) Chartered Town Planner (required)
Work Location: In person