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.

Our continually growing practice, means that we have new opportunities for a Planner / Senior Planner to join our team. We are looking for additional bright, enthusiastic, and ambitious people to resource our wide, varied, and interesting workload.  

Working in teams, every individual (both Planners and Senior Planners) is supported and encouraged to have first-hand exposure to clients, finance, and marketing etc. 

You will deal with a wide range of projects spanning from the promotion of Strategic Sites to Heritage and Conservation all over the UK. 

See our website for a small selection of our projects - https://gjplanning.co.uk/projects/

• Prepare, review, and edit, reports and plans relating to a variety of projects;
• Process planning applications from individuals and organisations;
• Liaise directly with the client, local authority officers, statutory consultees and other parties involved in the planning process;
• Work with and co-ordinate the work of other professionals, such as architects, landscape architects, civil engineers, construction managers and surveyors;
• Knowledge of the legal issues associated with land use planning;
• Attendance at meetings and appeals; 

Ideally we are looking for people with public or private Development Management experience, and for candidates at Planner/Senior Planner level. 

A degree and / or Masters in town planning or related subject will be necessary. 

Membership of (or eligibility for) the Royal Town Planning Institute is preferable, albeit the experience, work ethic and capability of the individual is more important. Holding a full driving licence and access to a car is also preferred.

We need enthusiastic and committed people who value attention to detail, strive for perfection, and are responsive with a "can do" attitude and approach, and have the following skills:

• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills;
• Deliver excellent client service;
• An ability to project manage efficiently;
• An ability to consider the impact of planning proposals in terms of the environment and the economy;
• Geographical and mapping skills;
• IT skills, sufficient to perform the role – including ‘Microsoft office software’ and ‘Internet Explorer’: to prepare outputs and research material and evidence;
• Political and commercial awareness and sensitivity;
• An eye for detail, as well as the ability to see the bigger picture, balance various needs and demands, and to come up with innovative solutions;

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 our 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.

Employee wellbeing is incredibly important to us; that’s why we nurture our team’s ambitions and goals, and why we prioritise a work/life balance. Along with a diverse workload covering the UK, we’re proud to offer our team members a wide range of employee benefits and work opportunities.

GJP Perks

• A wide variety of work and opportunities with an array of sites across all of the UK in all different sizes;/
• Team events and socials;
• Site visits and travel;
• Office perks – onsite there is a Kin & Ilk; Barbers and Beauty clinic; a free gym; free parking; free weekly yoga sessions; free bus into City Centre; close to Cardiff Central Station, and hosting of regular events (such as darts tournaments);
• Generous holiday allowance;
• Flexi Working Times Available.