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Our well-established Norwich Planning consultancy team is at the forefront of some of the most significant and transformative projects in the region. Due to growth, we’re currently looking for an experienced, Assistant Planner to join the team.
This role is ideal for someone working towards a degree in Planning which is accredited by the RTPI. Looking to make a meaningful impact on the future of the places where we live, work, and play.
As a key member of our team, you’ll play an integral role, working on some of the most impactful schemes on the market, offering unmatched individual exposure and growth opportunities.
Our Planning team is amongst the largest in the UK and we’re currently going through a period of exciting growth. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our department. You’ll join a dynamic and collaborative department where teamwork is key. We regularly hold departmental catch-ups, team get-togethers, and cross-group collaborations, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to share knowledge and work alongside experts across various disciplines. This collaborative environment not only enhances your own professional development but also fosters a strong sense of community within our department.
Our planning team collaborates closely with our development, agency, capital markets, rural, and building teams, providing access to major mixed-use projects, science and technology initiatives, and a wide range of other exciting developments
What you'll be doing:
- Take forward new job enquiries, prepare fee proposals.
- Undertake site assessments to establish development potential including detailed inspections, planning histories, and policy analyses.
- Prepare, submit, monitor, and promote planning applications in accordance with agreed client instructions.
- Undertake planning and enforcement appeals by the most appropriate method. It is expected that this post would undertake full responsibility for leading such appeals.
- To undertake other duties of a town planning nature as instructed by the Firm.
About you:
- Working towards degree in Planning which is accredited by the RTPI
- Relevant undergraduate qualifications
- IT proficiency, particularly conversant with MS Office package
- Report writing skills and excellent business English with good attention to detail
- Good interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to prioritise
Why Bidwells?
Bidwells is one of the first property consultancies in the UK to receive BCorp accreditation, reflecting our commitment to being a responsible, purpose-driven business. This unique achievement sets us apart from other property consultancies and underscores our dedication to operating with integrity and sustainability at the core of everything we do.
Whilst we’re a major player in the property sector Bidwells remains a privately-owned, independent business, a Partnership, with an inclusive, entrepreneurial culture. We aren’t like our competition: your opinion matters to us. We know the growth of our business is dependent on our people which is why we harbour a culture of excellence and communal support. We don’t promote people based on length of service, we reward hard work and recognise outstanding performance.
Bidwells is dedicated to fostering a truly inclusive culture of belonging, where everyone can thrive and succeed as their true and authentic selves at every level. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and positively encourage applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief. Flexible working requests are considered from day one.