Planner/Senior Planner

TipTopJob; Bourne End; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A highly respected planning and heritage consultancy is seeking a Planner/Senior Planner in Bourne End. The role involves delivering expert planning advice for a variety of projects across several sectors. Ideal candidates will have chartered status and experience in managing planning applications, with opportunities for career progression and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Car allowance

Private health insurance

Flexible working hours

Enhanced annual leave for long service

Qualifications

• Chartered Member of the RTPI or close to submission.
• Minimum 2 years experience for Senior Planner level or 5+ years for Consultant/Principal level.
• Excellent knowledge of the UK planning system.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality planning advice to clients.
• Manage planning applications and appeals.
• Attend and lead client meetings.

Skills

Communication

Report Writing

Commercial Awareness

Education

Degree in Town Planning or related discipline

Job description

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Planning Consultant / Senior Planning Consultant

Location: Bourne End, Buckinghamshire

Salary: Competitive, plus bonus scheme, car allowance, private health insurance, and enhanced annual leave for long service

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a highly respected planning and heritage consultancy in their search for a Planning Consultant or Senior Planning Consultant to join their successful and growing team in Buckinghamshire.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on a wide range of interesting and high:profile projects across sectors such as residential, commercial, leisure, healthcare, and retail. The successful candidate will join a positive, collaborative environment and play a key role in delivering expert advice to a broad client base, including major national brands, developers, and public sector bodies.

The Role

This position is ideal for a chartered planner with at least two to five years experience in a consultancy or similar environment. The successful candidate will sit between Senior and Principal level, with clear opportunities for progression and development. The role involves leading on planning applications and appeals, providing expert advice to clients, and actively contributing to business development.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high:quality planning advice to clients and colleagues
• Manage planning applications, appraisals, and appeals
• Write planning and appeal statements; give evidence at hearings
• Attend and lead client meetings, local authority meetings, and public consultations
• Support and mentor junior staff as required
• Liaise with stakeholders to negotiate and resolve planning matters
• Stay up to date with planning policy, legislation, and best practice
• Contribute to fee forecasting and internal reporting
• Proactively identify and secure new business opportunities
• Represent the company at networking events and promote the business via professional platforms such as LinkedIn
  
  

Requirements

• Chartered Member of the RTPI or close to submission
• Degree in Town Planning or a related discipline
• Minimum of 2 years experience (Senior Planner level) or 5+ years (Consultant/Principal Consultant level)
• Excellent knowledge of the UK planning system and national policy
• Strong communication and report writing skills
• Confident managing multiple projects and liaising with clients and local authorities
• Commercial awareness and an interest in business development
  
  

Whats On Offer

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Car allowance and private health insurance
• Flexible working hours and hybrid model (3 days office / 2 days home)
• Enhanced annual leave for long service
• A wide variety of projects and sectors to work across
• Friendly, professional and supportive team environment
• Genuine opportunities for career growth and development
  
  

For more information or , Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment on 362 010 or email

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