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Chartered Planner

Salary
Location Cheltenham / Bristol
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This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

What’s the Opportunity

Ridge is a multi-disciplinary consultancy that has a well-respected and growing planning team that are looking at recruit a planner and senior planner to help deal with our increasing workload and help grow the planning team across the UK.  The Ridge Planning team is a dedicated, hard-working team of problem-solvers, place-makers, and change-drivers shaping the future of communities. Whether it’s sustainable development, urban regeneration, or strategic infrastructure planning, our work makes a tangible difference to our clients.  

Why work with us?

  • Every project we take on directly contributes to creating better places for people to live, work, and thrive. You’ll be involved in meaningful planning solutions from day one.

What you need to do to be effective in this role

  • Support the team in providing high-quality planning advice and exceptional client care.
  • Manage smaller-scale projects from inception through to completion, with guidance and oversight from senior team members.
  • Support senior team members on larger more complex projects by conducting research, analysis, attendance at meetings and contributing to project deliverables.
  • Research and prepare planning appraisals for potential development proposals. 
  • Coordinate and contribute to the preparation and submission of a variety of planning applications and appeals.
  • Draft clear, concise written reports to support planning applications and appeals.
  • Assist with researching and drafting Local Plan representations, promoting sites and supporting more senior colleagues at Examinations in Public.
  • Liaise with local planning authorities, consultees, clients and third parties to support effective project delivery.
  • Build and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues, clients and other professionals.
  • Keep up to date with changes in planning policy, guidance, legislation and case law, and maintain awareness of market conditions.
  • Attend site visits and client meetings where required.

The skills and experience you need to have for this role

  • Relevant RTPI accredited degree.
  • Working towards or already a member of the RTPI.
  • Demonstrable experience in a similar role.
  • Knowledge of planning legislation, policies, and procedures.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Exceptional organisational skills and a strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a ‘can-do’ attitude.
  • A valid UK driving licence and access to your own car for day-to-day business requirements.

We are Ridge, a Built Environment Consultancy. We help our clients transform the quality and sustainability of the built environment.

Our 1,400+ people bring a vast range of skills, delivering a professional mindset, gritty discipline and a genuine passion to every one of the thousands of projects they undertake each year. They’re the foundation of our success - they drive our vision, embody our values and separate us from the competition.

Come and join us if you’re hungry to be part of an exceptional team - if you put quality first - if you’re motivated by ingenuity and if you’re always aspiring to be the very best.

  • Quality
  • THE CORNERSTONE OF OUR BUSINESS.

From concept to execution, our work is driven by passion, technical expertise and an uncompromising commitment to excellence - delivering solutions that stand the test of time. We don’t need - or want - to be the biggest. Just the best.

  • Ingenuity
  • AS STANDARD.

We question assumptions and look beyond the obvious - applying technical depth and creativity to solve problems that matter. We find better ways today, then improve on them tomorrow.

  • Partnership
  • BUILT ON TRUST. GROWN OVER TIME.

Since 1946, strong relationships have shaped everything we do. We listen, challenge with care, and stay with you for the long haul - turning shared goals into lasting impact.

  • Aspiration
  • THE FIRE IN OUR BELLY.

We start with a vision - then push the boundaries of what’s possible. With bold ideas and a clear view of the future, we turn ambitions into meaningful outcomes.

The benefits package we have put together for you supports every aspect of your life.

Annual
leave

A healthy holiday allowance that starts at 25 days pa, plus the option to buy, carry over or sell.

Community
spirit

You can take three volunteering days each year to spend time on causes close to your heart.

Mental
health

Mental Health First Aiders are here to support you, backed up by Unum’s Help@hand app.

Financial benefits

A path to peace of mind: life assurance, pension scheme and income protection.

Physical
wellbeing

Your health is a priority for us too, so we offer medical insurance, private GP access and discounted gym membership.

Flexible
working

Our flexible approach to hybrid working is there to suit you, your family and your team.

Career development

A pathway at Ridge that’s focused on your professional, personal or educational aspirations.

Extra
benefits

Performance bonus, car allowance and more based on your role - and progression.

We believe that everyone performs their best when they feel like they belong and can be their true selves at work. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we will support you to ensure you have everything you need to be successful and achieve your best in your career at Ridge. If you’d like to discuss accessibility, accommodations or adjustments during your application and selection process, please contact us at workwithus@ridge.co.uk and we will work with you to ensure you feel included and supported.

A polite note to Recruitment Agencies
We enjoy great relationships with our agency partners within our framework, and fully believe in the value of a blended approach to finding the best talent. However, we are recruiting for this role directly and aren’t seeking support from agency partners at this time – any unsolicited CV introductions won’t be honoured, and we won’t grant candidate ownerships on any introduction that you make for roles that haven’t been briefed and released to you by our Talent Acquisition team.

We are committed to nurturing strong partnerships within our agency framework, but there are occasions where we looking to enlist the help of others. If you would be interested in working with us in the future, please send a message to workwithus@ridge.co.uk, and we’ll reach out to you should there be an opportunity.

A polite note to recruitment agencies

We are recruiting for this role directly and aren’t seeking support from our agency partners. Any unsolicited CV introductions won’t be honoured, and we won’t grant candidate ownership on any introductions you make for roles that haven’t been briefed and released to you by our Talent Acquisition team.
If you are a recruitment agency who doesn’t currently work with Ridge but would like to, please send a message to workwithus@ridge.co.uk, and we’ll reach out to you should there be an opportunity.

We are recruiting for this role directly and aren’t seeking support from our agency partners. Any unsolicited CV introductions won’t be honoured, and we won’t grant candidate ownership on any introductions you make for roles that haven’t been briefed and released to you by our Talent Acquisition team.

If you are a recruitment agency who doesn’t currently work with Ridge but would like to, please send a message to workwithus@ridge.co.uk, and we’ll reach out to you should there be an opportunity.

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