Principal Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Winchester; Hybrid; GBP 62.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development

Collaborative environment

High-profile projects

Zusammenfassung

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in Winchester seeks a Principal Town Planner to lead on planning policy documents and complex projects within a leading consultancy.

Ideally RTPI Chartered, with a degree in Town Planning and extensive experience in policy development, project management, and stakeholder engagement. The role involves mentoring junior staff and representing clients at consultations and hearings.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Town Planning, Urban Planning, or related discipline.

Aufgaben

• Engage with clients to tailor planning advice and understand needs.
• Draft and review planning policy documents and reports.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure project alignment.
• Attend meetings, workshops and public consultations to present findings.
• Monitor planning legislation changes and advise on impacts.
• Support business development with proposals and bids.
• Mentor and supervise junior team members.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Policy development

Project management

UK planning knowledge

Communication

Ausbildung

Degree in Town Planning or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Principal Town Planner - Southampton

Location: Winchester

Salary: Competitive

Overview

Are you an experienced and driven Town Planner with a passion for shaping policy and delivering impactful projects? We are seeking a Principal Town Planner to join a leading consultancy in Winchester. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects, influencing policy development and contributing to the growth and sustainability of communities. If you are ready to take the next step in your career and lead on high-profile planning initiatives, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of planning policy documents, including Local Plans, Neighbourhood Plans, and Supplementary Planning Documents.
• Provide expert advice to clients on planning policy matters, ensuring compliance with national and local regulations.
• Manage and deliver complex planning projects, from inception to completion, within agreed timelines and budgets.
• Undertake research and analysis to support evidence-based policy recommendations.
• Represent clients at public consultations, hearings, and examinations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated and innovative solutions.
• Mentor and support junior team members, fostering their professional growth.

Qualifications

• A degree in Town Planning, Urban Planning, or a related discipline.
• Chartered membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI).
• Extensive experience in planning policy development and project management.
• Strong knowledge of UK planning legislation, policy frameworks, and procedures.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proven ability to lead and manage teams effectively.
• A proactive and solution-oriented approach to challenges.

Day-to-Day

• Engaging with clients to understand their needs and provide tailored planning advice.
• Drafting and reviewing planning policy documents and reports.
• Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project alignment.
• Attending meetings, workshops, and public consultations to present findings and gather feedback.
• Monitoring changes in planning legislation and advising clients on potential impacts.
• Supporting business development activities, including preparing proposals and bids.

Benefits

• A competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Access to a collaborative and inclusive working environment.
• The chance to work on high-profile projects that make a real difference.