Careers at Planning & Design Practice
Work with a team that values clear thinking, good communication and practical advice.
Planning & Design Practice brings together town planners, architects, architectural assistants and heritage specialists, with offices in Derby, Sheffield, Matlock and Macclesfield.
We work on a wide range of projects, from residential and rural schemes to heritage, commercial and public sector work. We offer a supportive working environment, varied project experience, flexible working where appropriate, and opportunities for professional development.
Current vacancies
Planning & Design Practice Ltd is a leading town planning and architectural consultancy looking to recruit a Senior Planner to join our team.
You will have your MRTPI status or be working towards membership and be experienced in managing your own varied caseload supporting high quality development outcomes across Derbyshire and the wider region. Applicants from both the public and private sectors will be considered.
Key responsibilities will include managing planning applications from initial appraisal through to determination, preparing planning statements and supporting documents, undertaking site and policy appraisals, maintaining strong client relationships, liaising with statutory consultees and local planning authorities, and contributing to business development where appropriate.
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).
We offer competitive salaries and flexible working hours including a blend of office and remote working. We have a sociable office and will support you in your personal and continuing professional development.
For more information on the practice please visit About Us or get in touch by phone or email. To be considered for interview please provide a cover letter, CV and examples of your written work to: enquiries@planningdesign.co.uk
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview and asked to discuss their experience, approach to project management and examples of previous written work