As an Assystem employee, you will benefit from involvement on a range of assignments; initially we seek a Assistant Consultant, with a Town Planning background to join our team to provide clients consents and town planning advice for major infrastructure projects. 

We would expect candidates to have a Town Planning background and some knowledge of wider consents, permits and licenses required to implement new developments.  

You are to be responsible for evaluating consents and engagement requirements to ensure that Assystem deploy a cost effective and sustainable solution to our client.

Essential

• Holder of an undergraduate degree in a related subject and have some knowledge of current legislation and policy
• 2+ years recent professional experience
• Good standards of communication, both written and spoken English
• Developed interpersonal, communication and organisational skills
• Ability to manage deliverables in accordance with project programme
• Skill in managing stakeholder / client expectations
• Commercial awareness and demonstrable negotiation skills
• Ability to consider wider matters e.g. knowledge of communications, environment, property, public relations, stakeholder engagement, town planning or traffic and highways

Behavioural Qualities:

We place great emphasis on both written and verbal communication; those that flourish within our organisation are naturally inclined to engage with their colleagues & stakeholders alike and to be proactive in reaching out to others in overcoming hurdles.

In common with many places of work, we seek personnel that are professional, positive, open and honest.  We would expect the successful candidate to exhibit the following behavioural traits:

• Ability to see things differently – prepared to question standard approaches in order to manage consenting risks and programme deadlines
• Support and develop – create a local leadership team by delegation, coaching and mentoring
• Decisiveness – makes day-to-day business choices that have commercial implications, knowing when to inform others or ask for support.

Person profile:

• Relevant degree
• Member of Professional Body (MRTPI)

Benefits include:

• Pension scheme (8% company contribution / 4% personal contribution)
• 25 days’ paid annual leave + bank holidays + option to buy or sell days
• Professional fees reimbursed
• Flexible working
• Employee referral scheme

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