Job Description

Symonds & Sampson LLP seeks a Senior Planner to join the Professional Services Department in Sturminster Newton, Dorset. This is a client facing, fee earning role, which involves working closely with all departments of the Firm from the early concept stage of a project through to discharge of planning conditions on Residential, Agricultural and Commercial projects across the Wessex region.

The work will include but not be limited to:

Giving initial feasibility advice, completing Planning Appraisals including formulating planning strategy's for clients, and dealing with Pre-Application Enquiries Drafting Planning Statements, Design & Access Statements and other supporting documentation Dealing with the preparation, submission and management of the full breadth of application types relating to Residential, Commercial and Agricultural property, including applications for Listed Building Consent Advising on and dealing with planning conditions, Section 106 agreements, Community Infrastructure Levy and other planning obligations Advising on the promotion of development sites for adoption Dealing with the preparation, submission and management of planning appeals
Given the interprofessional nature of the work, the position will be predominantly office based in Sturminster Newton, Dorset, with the opportunity to work from home from time to time.

Experience

Must have previous client facing experience in a similar role in either the Public or Private sector and must be used to working as part of an interprofessional team, or independently

Essential Skills

Must have an excellent working knowledge of policy/regulation, NPPF and Local & Neighbourhood Plans affecting our primary areas of operation Must be a Chartered Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI) Ideally, Chartered with 3 years PQE

Rewards

A competitive salary dependent on experience Market-leading commission structure Training and subscriptions of qualifications required Opportunity to establish a client base and progress career Holiday starting at 28 days per year including bank holidays and increasing with long service Work based pension scheme Company social and sporting events Enhanced maternity pay Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses
For further details of Careers and Training with Symonds & Sampson, please visit https://www.symondsandsampson.co.uk/careers

Starting Date

: As soon as possible, but negotiable for the right candidate

Closing Date:

20 November. The closing date may be brought forward when we receive a high volume of applications. To avoid disappointment, we suggest submitting your application promptly.

Further Information:

For further information, please get in touch with Edward Dyke by email (edyke@symondsandsampson.co.uk) or by phone on 01258 472244.

Applications

- To apply for the role, please send your CV with covering letter to Edward Dyke, Symonds & Sampson LLP, Agriculture House, Market Place, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1AR or by email edyke@symondsandsampson.co.uk.

The Office

- The Sturminster Newton Office is a multi-disciplinary office, home to Residential Sales, Auctions, Rural, and Professional Departments.

No Agencies

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Company pension
Work Location: In person