Planning & Design Practice Ltd are an architectural and town planning practice based in Derby, with additional offices in Sheffield, Matlock and Macclesfield.
Comprising RTPI Chartered town planners, RIBA Chartered Architects and architectural assistants, plus heritage specialists, our staff bring a wealth of experience from a range of backgrounds and various parts of the UK and Europe.
The majority of the company’s clients are within an hour of Derby; much of the work is in rural areas including the Peak District National Park and the Derbyshire Dales. We undertake projects in the Derwent Valley World Heritage Site and works to listed buildings.
We offer competitive salaries based on skills and experience and flexible working hours. We have a sociable office and will support you in your personal and continuing professional development.
Please note: Strictly no agency interest please
Recruiting – Current Vacancies:
Planner
Planning & Design Practice Ltd is a leading town planning and architectural consultancy looking to recruit a Planner to join our team.
We are a highly regarded team of professionals with development projects in a wide range of sectors including housing, commercial, leisure, agriculture and mixed use. We have an excellent record of success in achieving planning consents and our architectural team are successfully delivering high quality buildings and places. Much of our work is in rural areas and edge of urban locations and many of the sites are sensitive in landscape and historic environment terms. We are strong advocates of sustainable development.
You will have your MRTPI status or be working towards membership and be experienced in managing your own caseload. Applicants from both the public and private sectors will be considered.
You will be a self-motivated individual with a demonstrable track record of problem solving and working proactively to deliver projects for either Clients or Applicants.
Required skills & experience:
- Experience of working on a wide range of planning projects
- Commercially aware and able to work proactively
- Articulate and able to communicate to clients and colleagues on all levels
- Good level of spoken and written English
- Excellent organisational skills
We have an excellent track record in supporting and developing planners. We believe in giving people responsibility and autonomy and you will be given the opportunity to lead your own projects, deal directly with clients and develop your own contacts. Our learning and development offer includes mentoring, training courses and internal workshops to support Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
Salary and Benefits:
- Full time permanent position – 37.5 hours per week flexi time and hybrid working arrangement
- Salary £25-£32,500, dependent on experience
- 25 days holiday, plus 3 days at Christmas and Bank Holidays (36 in total)
- Techscheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Payment of RTPI membership fees
- Regular in house CPD eventsTo be considered for interview please provide a cover letter, CV and examples of your written work to: enquiries@planningdesign.co.uk.
Graduate Planner
We are looking to recruit a Graduate Planner to join our team.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious graduate town planner looking to develop a career in the private sector. Candidates should hold RTPI membership (Licentiate) or the ability to become a member following a period of work experience.
We are a highly regarded team of professionals with development projects in a wide range of sectors including housing, commercial, leisure, agriculture and mixed use. We have an excellent record of success in achieving planning consents and our architectural team are successfully delivering high quality buildings and places. Much of our work is in rural areas and edge of urban locations and many of the sites are sensitive in landscape and historic environment terms. We are strong advocates of sustainable development.
Job Purpose:
Working as a professional Town Planner/ Planning Consultant supporting clients, both public and private, with the aim of achieving planning permission, winning appeals, addressing enforcement issues, adding value to land and property through the development plan process and addressing other land use related matters.
To generate new business by attending and contributing to promotional events and activities, meeting new clients, and maintaining and improving our customer experience.
This permanent position is full-time and available from July onwards. You would be based in our Derby city centre office.
Salary and Benefits:
- Full time permanent position – 37.5 hours per week flexi time and hybrid working arrangement
- 25 days holiday, plus 3 days at Christmas and Bank Holidays (36 in total)
- £21,000 to £23,000 dependent on experience
- Techscheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Payment of RTPI membership fees
- Regular in house CPD events
For more information on the practice please get in touch by phone or email. To be considered for interview please provide a cover letter, CV and examples of your work to: enquiries@planningdesign.co.uk.
Heritage Planner/ Heritage Consultant
Do you have an appreciation for preserving and celebrating our cultural heritage?
Planning & Design Practice Ltd is a team of town planning consultants, architects and heritage specialists. Based in Derbyshire, and with an office in Sheffield, we are looking for a Heritage Planner/ Consultant to join our team.
We are looking to expand our Heritage team with a Planner who has a specialist interest in heritage conservation, or a Heritage Consultant familiar with the planning process.
The role will include writing heritage appraisals, preparing listed building applications and planning applications affecting conservation areas and World Heritage sites, and as advising clients as well as our own Architects and Planners.
An interest in local history and a good knowledge of the local area would be preferable.
We recognise the importance of the built heritage in our towns, villages and rural areas. The role would be working with, and to support an IHBC (Institute of Historic Building Conservation) planner and a Specialist Conservation Architect. You will be a vital part of our team, contributing your expertise to a variety of heritage projects.
Our heritage work was recognised and awarded the Highly Commended Certificate for Excellence in Planning for Heritage & Culture at the 2019 RTPI East Midlands Awards for Planning Excellence, for our work on the redevelopment of the ‘East Site’ at John Smedley Mills, Lea Bridge. As Heritage Planning Consultants our clients include Derbyshire County Council, Elvaston Castle and Garden Trust, Clowes Developments, Chevin Homes and Meadowview Homes among others.
Salary and working hours negotiable.
Additional Benefits:
- Generous holiday allowance including Christmas and Bank Holidays
- Techscheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Regular in house CPD events
For more information on the practice and the role please get in touch by phone or email. To be considered for interview please provide a cover letter, CV and examples of your work to: enquiries@planningdesign.co.uk.
Strictly no agency interest please for any of these roles
