Graduate Town Planner / Planning Consultant

We are looking to add Graduate Town Planner / Planning Consultant to our growing team on a full-time permanent basis.

This is an exciting opportunity to progress your career within a recently established planning team. We currently operate on projects predominantly in East Anglia but also have a national coverage.

The Graduate Town Planner / Planning Consultant has responsibility for service levels to Planning clients and will work alongside the team to take forward a diverse portfolio of projects within the rural, residential and commercial sectors.

Wilson Wraight is a leading provider of agricultural, environmental, and planning consultancy services. Based in Bury St Edmunds and led by six Partners, we pride ourselves in delivering valuable and impartial advice to help our clients identify the most effective route towards achieving their personal and business objectives. Our services generate long-lasting value for clients.

We are committed to creating an environment that enables our team to continuously develop, succeed and thrive.

Benefits:

Investment in ongoing training
Staff incentives and rewards scheme
Health Scheme
Flexible Working Policy from day 1
Enhanced Pension investment
On-going wellbeing support
Opportunities to contribute to wider business strategy
New bespoke office with onsite parking
Height adjustable desks
Work/life harmony

This role covers many areas of responsibility, including but not limited to the following:

Prioritise the management of your client relationships, ensuring they are engaged and receiving a high standard of output at all times

Undertake research and site appraisals on projects for our client base.
Prepare and submit planning appraisals, applications and appeals, including planning statements.
Prepare Local Plan representations
Site visits and meeting clients
Co-ordinate consultant teams
Liaising & negotiating with planning officers
Attending planning committee meetings, informal Hearings and Public Inquiries
Business development to raise the company profile and generate new income streams both internally and externally
Promotion of a range of development proposals

Requirements for the role:

RTPI or RICS accredited degree or degree from related discipline.
2-3 years experience in a commercial planning environment
Excellent communication – both written and oral – and organisation skills
In depth knowledge of planning
Desire to provide high quality advice
Skilled in maintaining and developing relationships
The ability to function both as a supportive, strong team player and a focused individual
An aptitude for problem solving and decision making
Experience in engaging with clients, consultants and other stakeholders
A full clean driving licence with access to own vehicle
Ability to use CAD software to produce basic floorplans and elevations would be desirable but not essential