Location – Head Office | Crowthorne, Berkshire UK
To assist with the day to day running of the planning team based in our head office in Crowthorne, Berkshire.
The successful applicant will play a key role in supporting the operation of the planning business in undertaking a highly varied workload. This will consist of but not be limited to:
- Undertaking site analysis tasks and planning appraisals
- Researching for and preparing planning applications
- Certificate of lawfulness application submissions
- Independent completion and submission of community infrastructure levy (CIL)forms and documents
- Progression to undertake CIL reviews
- Requesting and reviewing flood risk data to support the production of sequential tests
The role will therefore provide insight into detailed policy analysis for both the economic and planning functions of the Crowthorne office, offering a multi-disciplinary opportunity within the thriving business which allows the graduate to grow and evolve with the vision of becoming a specialist within the field alongside the support of their line manager.
The chosen candidate will also be provided with suitable training in order to allow them to progress towards undertaking their own CIL reviews and sequential tests (retail/leisure and flood risk). The chosen candidate is envisaged to grow and evolve with the role to become a specialist in this field.
Desired Characteristics
Self-motivated with an inherent ability to work under varying time pressures and deadlines
Keen eye for detail and meticulous approach to research
Willingness to learn and a desire for betterment
Good interpersonal and communication (written and oral) skills
Confidence to ask questions when unsure; and seek advice and support.
Knowledge of and proficiency with CoStar, BCIS, Microsoft Excel (Desirable but not essential as training will be provided)
Why ET Planning?
Based in our Head Office in Crowthorne, Berkshire, within close proximity and walkable access to a train station, you will benefit from a generous flexible working policy, with the ability to agree flexible working hours with your line manager, the ability to work remotely, and the ability to accrue and use Flexi Leave. Our business model means that we’re not dependant on completing time sheets (most of us have had to do that in past companies and hated it), so there won’t be an expectation to attribute all of your working hours to specific projects in excruciating detail. You’ll have the opportunity at the Graduate Planner level to make your own sales from warm leads, along with benefitting from the requisite compensation. As part of a fast growing, young and dynamic team, you’ll experience a positive supportive culture where we all have the opportunity to grow and succeed by helping each other. You’ll also have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects across multiple authority areas which will support fast professional and career development.
What Next?
For more information or if you would like to apply for the role, please do so by submitting a copy of an up to date CV, along with a personal statement of no more than 400 words setting out why you’re applying for this role – to careers@etplanning.co.uk.
No agencies at this time, thank you.