Are you passionate about shaping communities and delivering quality homes? Looking to kickstart your career in town planning?
We’re looking for an Assistant Town Planner to help coordinate the planning application process across multiple projects. Your role will be vital in supporting our planning managers to ensure we deliver quality homes on time and to the best value, positively impacting the communities we serve.
You’ll be involved in the preparation of planning appraisals for potential sites, identifying planning policy requirements, and supporting the team in developing strategies to gain planning consent. As part of the land-buying process, you'll conduct research to identify planning-related risks and propose strategies to mitigate these.
In addition, you'll assist in appointing project teams, including managing tenders, reviewing bids, and tracking spending. As your experience grows, you'll manage your own planning applications and contribute to public consultations, organising events, and creating promotional materials.
A key part of your role will be to collaborate with colleagues, project teams, and external stakeholders, ensuring that projects are delivered on time and provide the best value. You'll support the in-house construction teams with planning compliance and stay up to date with market conditions, planning policies, and political changes that could impact Bromford.
This role is permanent and full time. You’ll be based from our Chipping Sodbury office with travel to our Tewkesbury office. Regular home working is available and a full driving licence is required.
We’re looking for someone with a good understanding of the English planning system and local government, strong communication skills, and a keen eye for detail. You should be proactive, comfortable working under pressure, and have strong research and analytical capabilities.
The closing date is 19 September with interviews taking place 19 and 20 September.
*The advert may close before the deadline if we receive sufficient interest and recommend you complete your application as soon as possible.
