Role: Graduate/Assistant Planning Consultant with GIS

This is a varied and rewarding role where you will work across a range of development projects across South West England. 

 

• The role of Assistant Planning Consultant with GIS is expected to comprise, but not be limited to, the following:
• Researching site planning histories, environmental designations, planning policies, etc.
• Undertaking site visits across South West England.
• Performing day-to-day liaison with clients.
• Performing day-to-day liaison with project teams, e.g. architects, engineers, ecologists, etc.
• Performing day-to-day liaison with Local Planning Authorities and consultees.
• Making arrangements for project meetings and writing up notes of meetings.
• Compiling and reviewing drawings, reports, etc. received from clients and project teams.
• Writing contributions to Planning Appraisals, Planning Statements and other reports. 
• Completing planning application forms, etc.
• Compiling and submitting planning applications.
• Monitoring consultation responses to planning applications and actioning with clients and project teams.
• Checking planning decision notices / conditions against submitted plans.
• Compiling and submitting planning condition and obligation discharge applications.
• Monitoring planning condition and obligation discharge applications.
• Other planning-related tasks as required.
• Use of geographic information systems (GIS) to import and interpret datasets on land designations (e.g. relating to landscape or biodiversity), create lines and polygons (e.g. site boundaries, buffers), and create images and Figures for reports, presentations, etc.

 

Qualifications

Expected:

• Planning degree from a UK university.
• GIS modules as part of degree or separate qualification.

Desired:

• RTPI-accredited planning degree.
• Eligibility for RTPI Licentiate membership.

 

Experience

We are seeking a candidate who is either a new graduate or has up to two years’ experience in the UK private and/or public sectors.

 

Competencies

• Good understanding of the UK Town and Country Planning system.
• Excellent written English.
• Close attention to detail.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Professional manner.
• Appreciation of the importance of client requirements.
• IT skills including Microsoft Office and GIS applications.
• Full UK driving licence.

Working Arrangements

The role will predominantly be office-based. The office is located in the heart of thriving Teignmouth town centre, two minutes’ walk from the beach and five minutes’ walk from the railway station.

There will however be some flexibility to work from home for part of the week.

 

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• Pension contribution.
• 25 days’ paid holiday plus Bank Holidays.
• Opportunities and mentoring for CPD.

 

How to Apply

Please send:

• Cover letter or email;
• CV; and
• Recent example of written work, to

to: ian@roachplanning.co.uk

Deadline for applications: 12.08.26