Our client, a thriving, nationwide housing company is seeking an Assistant Planner to join their Head Office in West Thurrock.

The main focus of the role will be to assist in reviewing the planning and associated history of existing and prospective sites, and surrounding land, to research and apply for planning permission and other supporting documents. The ideal candidate will have excellent attention to detail and be able to prioritise their work.

Duties will include:

* Assisting in the thorough researching of the full planning history of sites, and ensuring completion
* Contrasting the planning history with that shown on the site licence and making sure they match
* Researching related documents such as sales particulars, aerial and other photographs, affidavits and other evidence that may support the submission of different types of applications or appeals
* Submitting applications for approval to Local Authorities via the Planning portal, or Appeals to the Planning Inspectorate and any subsequent Court or legal challenges
* To use electronic information already available, or to gather information about sites including visiting those sites
* Applying for Certificates of Lawful Development, including applications for Advertisement Consent, and ensuring that appeals against refusals of applications can be made
* To provide wider planning advice

This is a full-time, permanent role with the hours of Monday to Friday, 9am to 5.30pm

If you feel you have the needed experience to be successful in this role, apply now!