Senior Associate Planner

PENGUIN RECRUITMENT LTD; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Generous holiday allowance

Contributory pension scheme

Professional development

Personal development

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in Manchester is seeking a Senior Associate Planner to lead a varied portfolio of planning projects across residential, commercial and infrastructure sectors. The role involves providing strategic guidance, handling applications and appeals, and mentoring junior staff.

You will work in a hybrid setup with a focus on client relationship management, development opportunities and budget oversight. The role is permanent and requires RTPI Chartered status.

Qualifications

• Chartered Membership of the RTPI is required.
• Significant experience in a planning consultancy or local authority.
• Strong knowledge of UK planning policy and development management.
• Experience handling complex planning applications and appeals.
• Ability to provide commercially focused planning advice.
• Strong client relationship management and development skills.
• Experience budgeting and managing professional fees.
• Mentor and support junior colleagues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied portfolio of planning projects across sectors.
• Provide strategic planning advice to landowners, developers and clients.
• Prepare and manage planning applications, appeals, pre-application submissions and statements.
• Undertake planning appraisals, feasibility assessments and site promotion strategies.
• Advise on planning policy, Local Plan representations and development plan matters.
• Build strong relationships with clients, authorities and consultants.
• Identify new business opportunities to grow the planning team.
• Take responsibility for budgets, fees, and financial performance.
• Support and mentor junior team members.

Skills

RTPI Chartered

Planning consultancy experience

UK planning legislation

Planning applications management

Client relationship management

Business development

Project budgeting

Mentoring juniors

Communication skills

Education

Professional planning qualification

Job description

Job Title: Senior Associate Planner

Ref: BM390

Location: Manchester

Salary: £55,000 – £65,000

This is an excellent opportunity to join a national property and planning consultancy who provide a wide range of expertise to residential, commercial, rural, infrastructure, renewable energy and mixed-use projects. they are on the lookout for an enthusiastic and proactive Senior Associate Planner to join their Manchester office.

Benefits for the role of Senior Associate Planner include:

• Highly competitive salary
• Generous holiday allowance
• Hybrid working
• Contributory pension scheme
• Professional development
• Personal development

Duties for the role of Senior Associate Planner include:

• Managing a varied portfolio of planning projects across a range of sectors and development types
• Providing strategic planning advice to landowners, developers, investors and corporate clients
• Preparing and managing planning applications, appeals, pre-application submissions and planning statements
• Undertaking planning appraisals, development feasibility assessments and site promotion strategies
• Advising on planning policy, development plan matters and Local Plan representations
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, local authorities, statutory consultees and other professional advisers
• Identifying new business opportunities and supporting the continued growth of the planning team
• Taking responsibility for project budgets, fee proposals and financial performance
• Supporting, mentoring and developing junior members of the team

Skills and experience for the role of Senior Associate Planner:

• Chartered Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute
• Significant experience within a planning consultancy or relevant local authority environment
• A strong understanding of UK planning legislation, policy and development management
• Experience managing complex planning applications, appeals and development projects
• The ability to provide clear, commercially focused planning advice to a diverse client base
• Strong client relationship management and business development skills
• Experience managing projects, budgets and professional fees
• The confidence and ability to mentor and support more junior colleagues
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

This is a permanent role