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Job Title: Associate Town Planner
Ref: BM269
Location: Bristol
Salary: GBP55,000 - GBP65,000
This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the UK's leading planning and development consultancies serving the residential, leisure, retail, education, and healthcare sectors. They are on the lookout for an experienced and proactive Associate Town Planner to join their team in Bristol.
Benefits For The Role Of Associate Town Planner Include
- Highly competitive salary
- Generous holiday allowance
- Hybrid working
- Contributory pension scheme
- Professional development
- Personal development
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Duties For The Role Of Associate Town Planner Include
- Develop and implement planning strategies and policies for projects across the UK
- Manage planning applications and appeals inline with local policies and legislations
- Carry out site visits, feasibility studies, and impact assessments
- Liaise with local communities, businesses, and government agencies to build and maintain strong working relationships
Skills and experience for the role of Associate Town Planner:
- Relevant degree within town planning
- RTPI accredited or working towards chartership
- Significant post qualification experience in a Planning role within a local government or consultancy
- Working knowledge of the planning process and systems
- Previous experience mentoring junior members of staff
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent communication and organizational skills


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