Senior Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in project planning seeks a Senior Town Planner to join their team in Leeds. The successful candidate will engage in planning applications, conduct research, and manage supporting documents while enjoying a competitive salary and numerous benefits like a pension scheme and medical insurance.

Benefits

Car allowance

Quarterly bonus schemes

Generous pension scheme

Group life assurance

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• 2 - 4 years’ industry experience required.
• MRTPI or close to achieving chartered status.
• Live within commuting distance of Leeds.

Responsibilities

• Involved in planning applications and appraisals.
• Conduct background research and analysis.
• Attend meetings and site visits as necessary.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of planning systems

Education

RTPI accredited degree

Relevant degree

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

REF: NE345645

Senior Town Planner – Leeds – £45,000

Are you an Experienced Town Planner looking to take the next step in your career? If so we could have the role for you!

Our client has developed an excellent reputation of assisting with every aspect of a project, working on a national basis. Specialisms vary between education, energy, health, residential, retail, and major mixed-use and regeneration projects. They work with many high-profile clients, including some of the country’s major land developers, housebuilders, and retail operators.

The successful Senior Town Planner, will have the opportunity to work closely alongside senior members of staff across a variety of projects, whilst receive ongoing support and guidance from all offices.

Senior Town Planner Position Remuneration

• Competitive salary, plus a car allowance, depending on experience
• Quarterly bonus schemes
• Generous pension scheme
• Group life assurance
• Private medical insurance

Senior Town Planner Position Overview

• Involved in planning applications and appraisals
• High level of communication internally and externally
• Attending meetings and site visits as required
• Administrative duties to support the planning process
• Background research and analysis
• Obtaining and managing supporting documents

Senior Town Planner Position Requirements

• RTPI accredited degree or a relevant degree
• MRTPI or close to achieving chartered status (within 6 months)
• 2 – 4 years’ industry experience
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage time and multiple projects effectively
• Strong communication skills (verbally and in written form)
• Good understanding and knowledge of the planning system
• Competent user of Microsoft 365 products
• Live in a commutable distance of Leeds

If this role sound like its for you then please contact Neil Ellerton of Penguin Recruitment on 01792 365 108 for an informal convesation about this or similar roles. Alternatively you send your CV to [e-mail]