Senior Town Planner — Flexible Hybrid Work & UK Projects

Penguin Recruitment; Stretford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Bonus scheme

Hybrid working

Career development opportunities

Diverse project portfolio

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment are delighted to be supporting an ambitious and growing planning and development consultancy with the appointment of a Senior Town Planner to join their team in Altrincham.

This is an exciting opportunity to manage projects, provide planning advice to clients and support the wider team in delivering successful planning outcomes while taking ownership of your own projects and working with Directors on larger schemes.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree and ideally a Master's qualification in Town Planning, Geography, Environmental Planning or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of the UK planning system, legislation and planning policy.
• RTPI Chartered or working towards MRTPI would be highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Managing a range of planning projects from inception through to completion.
• Conducting detailed research into planning policy, planning history and development constraints.
• Preparing planning appraisals, statements, reports and planning applications.
• Developing planning strategies and providing clear, commercially focused advice to clients.
• Managing and monitoring planning applications proactively.
• Leading on householder, minor and other planning applications.
• Supporting senior colleagues and Directors on larger-scale development projects.
• Briefing and managing external consultants and technical teams where required.
• Liaising with clients, Local Planning Authorities, consultants and other stakeholders.
• Preparing regular project updates and providing clear communication to clients.
• Identifying potential issues and developing proactive solutions.
• Ensuring projects are delivered accurately, efficiently and within agreed deadlines.
• Supporting business development activities and developing professional networks.
• Contributing to the wider profile and growth of the consultancy.
• Supporting and mentoring more junior members of the team.

Skills

Town planning

Project management

Client liaison

Research & analysis

Report writing

Education

Relevant degree

Master's in Town Planning or related

Job description

Penguin Recruitment are delighted to be supporting an ambitious and growing planning and development consultancy with the appointment of a Senior Town Planner to join their team in Altrincham.

This is an exciting opportunity to manage projects, provide planning advice to clients and support the wider team in delivering successful planning outcomes while taking ownership of your own projects and working with Directors on larger schemes.