Senior Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 35.000 - 40.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Contributory pension scheme

Hybrid working

Generous holiday allowance

Professional development opportunities

Ongoing personal development andcareer

Zusammenfassung

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in Oxford is seeking a Senior Town Planner to manage a varied portfolio of planning projects from initial appraisal through to determination. You will prepare and submit planning applications, provide strategic planning advice to landowners, developers and housebuilders, and mentor junior team members while supporting business development.

The role requires a degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning, with MRTPI advantage, and a strong grasp of the UK planning

Qualifikationen

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills with ability to manage multiple projects.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and development opportunities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with colleagues, clients and stakeholders.

Aufgaben

• Managing a varied portfolio of planning projects from initial appraisal through to determination.
• Preparing and submitting planning applications, appeals and supporting planning statements.
• Providing strategic planning advice to clients, including landowners, developers and housebuilders.
• Undertaking site appraisals and assessing development opportunities.
• Monitoring changes to planning policy and legislation.
• Liaising with local planning authorities, clients and other key stakeholders.
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team where required.
• Contributing to business development and maintaining strong client relationships.

Kenntnisse

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organisation

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

Town Planning degree/postgraduate qualification

MRTPI or chartership candidate advantage

Jobbeschreibung

Senior Town Planner

Location: Oxford

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000

Benefits for the role of Senior Town Planner include:

• Highly competitive salary of £35,000 - £40,000
• Contributory pension scheme
• Hybrid working
• Generous holiday allowance
• Professional development opportunities
• Ongoing personal development and career progression

Duties for the role of Senior Town Planner:

• Managing a varied portfolio of planning projects from initial appraisal through to determination.
• Preparing and submitting planning applications, appeals and supporting planning statements.
• Providing strategic planning advice to clients, including landowners, developers and housebuilders.
• Undertaking site appraisals and assessing development opportunities.
• Monitoring changes to planning policy and legislation.
• Liaising with local planning authorities, clients and other key stakeholders.
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team where required.
• Contributing to business development and maintaining strong client relationships.

Requirements for the role of Senior Town Planner:

• A degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline.
• Previous experience working within a planning consultancy, local authority or related development environment.
• A strong understanding of the UK planning system and planning policy.
• Experience managing planning applications and providing strategic planning advice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and a genuine interest in development and land promotion.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively with colleagues, clients and stakeholders.
• MRTPI qualification or working towards chartership would be advantageous.