Senior Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Senior / Principal Town Planner to join their dynamic team in the North of England. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead diverse planning projects and engage with high-profile clients across various sectors. You will play a crucial role in bid preparations, project delivery, and mentoring junior colleagues while working in a collaborative environment that values innovation and sustainability. If you're passionate about making a positive impact through planning and development, this position could be your next career move.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Inclusive work environment

Professional development support

Engagement in high-profile projects

Qualifications

• Degree in Planning or related field; RTPI membership is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of planning applications and environmental assessments.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning projects and manage multi-disciplinary teams.
• Engage with clients to identify business growth opportunities.

Skills

Self-motivation

Time management

Report writing

Presentation skills

Client relationship management

Business development

Education

Degree in Planning or related discipline

RTPI membership

Tools

TCPA

DCO

TWAO

Environmental Impact Assessment

Job description

Senior / Principal Town Planner

Location: Manchester / Sheffield

My client, a leading multi-disciplinary consultancy, is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior / Principal Town Planner to join their progressive and dynamic team in the North of England. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to major infrastructure and development projects, working with a diverse range of clients across multiple sectors.

The Role

As a key member of the planning team, the successful candidate will:

1. Act as the Planning Lead on various projects across different markets and sectors.
2. Be actively involved in bid preparation, tender submissions, and framework responses.
3. Lead and manage multi-disciplinary projects, ensuring successful project delivery.
4. Provide mentorship and support to junior colleagues within the planning team.
5. Collaborate with colleagues across environmental, engineering, and design disciplines.
6. Engage with market and client leads to identify and support business growth opportunities.

What You Will Bring

1. A degree in Planning or a related discipline (RTPI membership desirable).
2. Self-motivation, enthusiasm, and resilience to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
3. Excellent time management skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines.
4. Strong knowledge of TCPA, DCO, TWAO, or equivalent planning applications.
5. Experience with the Environmental Impact Assessment process.
6. Expertise in Strategic Planning and Planning Policy.
7. Ability to work independently and as part of multi-disciplinary teams.
8. Strong report writing and presentation skills.
9. Experience in developing and maintaining client relationships.
10. Proven track record in business development and work-winning.

Why Join the Company?

1. Work for one of the UK's leading planning consultancies, known for thought leadership in sustainable infrastructure and development.
2. Engage in high-profile projects with clients such as Energy and Water companies, National Highways, Homes England, HS2, MoD, Network Rail, and various local authorities.
3. Be part of an inclusive and collaborative work environment that values diversity and innovation.
4. Benefit from strong career progression opportunities within a company that fosters professional development.
5. Join an organisation that is committed to creating a positive social and environmental impact.

Interested?

Contact Sofia Conte (url removed) or call (phone number removed). We have many more vacancies available on our website.

This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.