Collins Property Recruitment are working in partnership with a highly reputable and long-established independent Estate Agency based in Surrey. We are seeking a Planner, ideally with an RTPI membership or working towards this. The Planning team works closely with the Land and New Homes team and the agricultural surveyors at the estate agents. The Planner will assist the team of chartered Town Planners in all aspects of planning work, as well as the following:

• Aiding and supporting statements and application forms for planning applications and appeals.
• Overseeing planning application and appeal processes.
• Managing external consultants to prepare supporting documents for planning applications.
• Negotiating planning applications through development management process, including with Local Planning Authority Officers and Members, local residents and other professionals.
• Represent clients at site visits and Planning Committee meetings.
• Prepare documents in response to Local Planning Authority, central government and other consultations.
• To advise clients directly on all aspects of planning and development.

Skills Required:

• Working towards membership of the RTPI if not already achieved.
• Knowledge and understanding of the planning system.
• Experience of working within UK planning system.
• Ability to write clear and concise letters and reports.
• Manage workload and priorities and meet deadlines.
• Awareness of health and safety.
• Good working ability with Microsoft 365.
• Ability to use CAD and QGIS would be an advantage.
• Full driving licence and access to a car.

Role overview:

• Job title: Planner
• Hours: 9.00am - 5.30pm
• Monday to Friday
• Holiday: 20 Days
• Salary: £30/35,000 DOE

If you’re interested in the Planner position and you possess the required skill set, then apply now. Should you have any further questions contact Sammy Boyling at Collins Property Recruitment.Should this role not be for you, but you would like to refer a friend or colleague to us, we'll happily give you £300 worth of vouchers if we successfully place them!