Principal/Associate Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; High Wycombe; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous holiday

Company pension

Hybrid working

APC support

Career progression

Collaborative environment

Diverse projects

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Principal / Associate Town Planner to lead a varied portfolio of projects from inception to determination, based in High Wycombe with hybrid and flexible working.

You will be MRTPI qualified or working towards chartership with substantial UK town planning experience in consultancy or local authorities, and a proven ability to manage planning applications, appeals and strategic advice for landowners and developers.

Qualifications

• Degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or related discipline.
• MRTPI qualified or working towards chartership with significant experience.
• Strong experience in a planning consultancy or local authority environment.
• Thorough understanding of UK planning legislation, policy and development management.
• Proven experience managing planning applications, appeals and strategic planning projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to advise clients.
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with capability to manage multiple projects independently.
• Commercial awareness and ability to identify opportunities for business development.
• Proactive, personable approach with confidence to build relationships and support colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied portfolio of planning projects from inception through to determination.
• Preparing and submitting planning applications, appeals and supporting planning statements.
• Providing strategic planning advice to clients, including landowners, developers and housebuilders.
• Advising on development potential, site promotion and planning policy matters.
• Managing client relationships and acting as a key point of contact throughout projects.
• Coordinating with architects, transport consultants, environmental specialists and other external consultants.
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team.
• Identifying new business opportunities and contributing to the continued growth of the consultancy.

Skills

Town planning

MRTPI

UK planning legislation

Client relations

Project management

Commercial awareness

Communication

Mentoring

Business development

Education

Degree in Town Planning

Postgraduate planning qualification

Job description

Job Title: Principal / Associate Town Planner

Location: High Wycombe
Salary: £45,000 – £50,000

Are you an experienced Town Planner ready to take the next step in your career, or an established Principal / Associate looking for a fresh challenge? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing, independent planning consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering commercially minded planning advice and securing successful outcomes for its clients.

Benefits for the role of Principal / Associate Town Planner include:

• Competitive salary of £45,000 – £50,000
• Generous holiday allowance
• Company pension scheme
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Ongoing professional development and APC support where applicable
• Clear opportunities for career progression
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Exposure to a varied and interesting project portfolio

Duties for the role of Principal / Associate Town Planner:

• Managing a varied portfolio of planning projects from inception through to determination.
• Preparing and submitting planning applications, appeals and supporting planning statements.
• Providing strategic planning advice to clients, including landowners, developers and housebuilders.
• Advising on development potential, site promotion and planning policy matters.
• Managing client relationships and acting as a key point of contact throughout projects.
• Coordinating with architects, transport consultants, environmental specialists and other external consultants.
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team.
• Identifying new business opportunities and contributing to the continued growth of the consultancy.

Requirements for the role of Principal / Associate Town Planner:

• A degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline.
• MRTPI qualified or working towards chartership, with significant relevant experience.
• Strong experience within a planning consultancy or local authority environment.
• A thorough understanding of UK planning legislation, policy and development management.
• Proven experience managing planning applications, appeals and strategic planning projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to advise clients and present planning arguments.
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects independently.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to identify opportunities for business development.
• A proactive, personable approach with the confidence to build relationships and support colleagues.