Shakespeare Martineau is a law firm with big ambitions for both our clients and our people. We are one firm of original thinkers, inspired to create an outstanding future for our clients, our people and our community.
Working with organisations of all sizes our team delivers a broad range of specialist legal services, and has particular expertise across sectors including but not limited to; energy, education, banking & financial services, investment funds and advanced manufacturing.
Our vision is to be the outstanding legal force in our specialist sectors and markets. Our people are renowned for their flair and individuality. We recruit people who have a blend of excellent technical and business skills with the talent to do things differently.
We firmly believe that people and spirit are at the heart of everything we do. Our commitment is to help all our people fulfil their careers and ambitions and we strive to create an environment where each individual can understand and then achieve their full potential. Great performance for us is a blend of excellent technical and business skills and the talent and drive to do things differently. |
Our multi-disciplinary Real Estate group is highly regarded by our clients and within the sector. It comprises not only lawyers but town and country planners, RICS surveyors, property managers and sector focused financial advisers. We’ve brought experts into our services in planning, development, investment, landlord and tenant matters, construction and litigation with a particular emphasis on energy, retail, housing, education, finance and investment funds.
Our team of planning consultants, Marrons Planning, has over 10 experienced RPTI qualified town and country planners advising clients on a wide range of planning and development issues. Our experience includes dealing with planning matters of all types and scales from leading and co-ordinating large and complex development proposals, to dealing with small scale and householder developments. We provide our clients with advice on the submission of planning applications, preparation of planning documentation, permitted development rights, long term urban extension site allocation and promotions and strategic planning, housing land supply advice and retail issues. |
The roles:
We are looking to appoint three consultants: a Principal and a Senior Planner in our Leicester Meridian office and a Planner based in our Stratford office. These are fantastic opportunities to join our growing planning consultancy here in the Midlands.
Working alongside a team of experienced and skilled town planners, you will be able to quickly learn and develop your knowledge of the planning process from a consultancy perspective.
With our support, we will give you experience of working with clients on delivering major and minor developments across the UK in different sectors. From securing planning permissions and land allocations, to negotiating S106 Agreements and conditions, you will be given the opportunity to be a key part of our business.
As part of Shakespeare Martineau, you will also have access to high quality training and support on the key business skills you need to be an effective and productive planning consultant.
As we grow, we want you to grow. If you are ambitious, have 1 to 7 years’ experience of working within Planning, a relevant qualification, and are looking to take the next step in your career – we want to hear from you.
The key duties will be:
- advising on development potential of land and buildings
- assisting with the preparation of planning applications and appeals
- providing policy advice and research
- drafting representations to plan consultations and examinations
- working with clients
Skills and experience you will have:
- 1-7 years’ experience in a planning role (e.g. within local government, consultancy or development industry)
- a relevant Planning qualification
- membership of RTPI or working towards membership
- an understanding of the planning process and systems
Key competencies you will need:
- good attention to detail and accuracy
- excellent communication skills and a friendly approachable manner
- the ability to prioritise workload and manage time efficiently
- strong IT skills
- drive, commitment, enthusiastic and a team player approach
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Shakespeare Martineau is a committed equal opportunities employer. We seek to attract, develop and retain talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures. We value and respect individuality and encourage a culture within our business where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths and experiences. Everyone who either applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, regardless of their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. |
