Senior Planner

Penguin Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in planning and design is looking for a Senior/Principal Planner to join their Wokingham team. This role involves engaging in significant projects across public and private sectors, offering a dynamic working environment with excellent benefits, including generous annual leave and private medical insurance. Ideal candidates will hold an MRTPI qualification and possess strong communication and project management skills.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Staff discounts with retailers

Free 24 hour Employee assistance programme

Private medical insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Death in Service benefit

Staff referrals bonus

Qualifications

• MRTPI qualification necessary.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• Capable of managing client expectations and projects.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to significant projects involving strategic planning.
• Manage development management planning.
• Coordinate planning projects for various clients.

Skills

Analytical skills

Client management

Communication

Proactive attitude

Education

MRTPI

Job description

Senior/Principal Planner

Location: Wokingham

Penguin Recruitment are delighted to be supporting one of the leading consultancies in planning and design within the UK. With a creative, dynamic and collaborative culture, they provide advice to major developers and house-builders on challenging and prestigious projects. They have an established presence in England and Wales.

Candidates are required to have:

• MRTPI
• Commercial approach with the ability to apply your planning knowledge effectively within the wider property context
• Excellent analytical and written skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Energetic and proactive approach with a willingness to learn and excel
• Confident in client facing situations and in project managing schemes

What does the role involve?

As part of the Wokingham Planning team you will contribute to the delivery of significant projects involving strategic planning, development management planning, and planning project coordination for a range of private and public sector clients.

What does the role offer?

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays per annum, increasing by one day per year of service, to a maximum entitlement of 30 days
• LRG Extras - Staff discounts with many retailers
• Free 24 hour Employee assistance programme
• Staff discount on property and financial services
• Salary sacrifice pension
• Death in Service benefit
• Private medical insurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eye care vouchers
• Staff referrals bonus when introducing new permanent staff to our business

If this Senior Planner role is of interest, please contact Joel Bland on (url removed) or call (phone number removed) to discuss further!