Planning & Development Assistant in Cheltenham

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Job Description

Job Title: Planning & Development Assistant\n\nLocation: Cheltenham / Malvern / Worcester\nSalary: £28,000–£32,000\nHours: 40 hours per week\nCompany: Crystalight Group\n\nAbout the Role\nCrystalight Group manages a substantial development pipeline including multiple conversions, refurbishments, new builds and planning applications across several counties.\n\nWe are looking for a highly organised Planning & Development Assistant to support our Planning & Development Manager and help drive projects forward. You will assist with planning submissions, Building Control coordination, consultant management, construction documentation and general development administration across more than a dozen active sites. This is a varied and fast-paced role offering exposure to every stage of property development.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\n * Prepare and submit planning applications, variations and discharge of conditions\n\n * Manage planning documentation and upload to Planning Portal\n\n * Coordinate Building Control inspections and maintain BC compliance records\n\n * Liaise with architects, QS, structural engineers and planning consultants\n\n * Track project timelines, deadlines and risk points\n\n * Assist with construction programme updates and progress reports\n\n * Manage version control of drawings, reports and technical documents\n\n * Support lender Monitoring Surveyor requests and monthly reporting\n\n * Attend occasional site visits to gather photos and updates\n\n * Maintain a central development filing system across all projects\n\nRequirements\n\n * Strong administrative or document-control background (property/construction )\n\n * Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail\n\n * Confident communicating with councils, consultants and contractors\n\n * Ability to manage multiple deadlines across different projects\n\n * Proficient with Excel, PDF software and digital filing systems\n\n * Interest in planning, architecture or property development (training provided)\n\n * Full UK driving licence (desirable)\n\nWhat We Offer\n\n * Competitive salary\n\n * Career progression toward Planning Coordinator or Development Manager\n\n * Exposure to a wide variety of schemes at different stages\n\n * Supportive, friendly environment\n\nHow to Apply\nSend your CV and a short cover letter

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