Our continually growing practice means that we have new opportunities for a Planner / Senior Planner to join our dynamic team. We are looking for additional bright, enthusiastic, and ambitious people to contribute to our team and resource our wide, varied, and interesting workload.
If you are looking for an opportunity that is rewarding in terms of a very diverse and high-profile workload, across all sectors, and across both Wales and England, and are interested in developing your mentoring, delegating, and team leading abilities, we have the ideal opportunity / opportunities for you.
Role overview and responsibilities:
Working in a team environment, you will deal with a wide range of projects spanning from the promotion of Strategic Sites to Heritage and Conservation all over the UK.
You will have a diverse array of responsibilities, from liaising directly with clients and other consultants, attending meetings and appeals, to preparing, reviewing, and editing, reports, and processing planning applications. Examples of some current projects include the Ospreys development of St Helen’s Rugby Ground, multiple strategic sites and town centre redevelopment schemes (e.g. Bishops Stortford and Hemel Hempstead).
Every individual (both Planners and Senior Planners) is supported and encouraged to have first-hand exposure to clients, finance, and marketing etc.
What we are looking for:
•A degree and / or Masters in town planning or related subject;
•Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills;
•Deliver excellent client service;
•An ability to project manage efficiently;
•An eye for detail; and
•Enthusiasm.
What we offer you:
At GJP we love to encourage further professional development to see the team progress in their qualifications and knowledge. As well as financially supporting the team’s submissions for further accreditation, we offer in-house sessions with other professionals and consultants to broaden expertise.
Team leaders have mentored other team members when applying for RTPI accreditation, offering practical advice and support on their submissions. Working closely with our Directors, and the management team means you can learn a lot more; it's an open way of working where everyone's involved in a project's process.
There are a wide range of other benefits - office perks such as a free gym and parking, to flexi working times.