Senior Town Planner - Hybrid, Client Leadership & Growth

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Farnham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary

Contributory pension scheme

Hybrid working

Generous holiday allowance

Professional development

Personal development

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in Farnham is seeking an experienced Senior Town Planner to lead a varied portfolio across residential, commercial, education, sport and leisure sectors. The role offers hybrid working, a UK-wide planning policy environment, and the opportunity to manage projects from inception to determination.

You should hold a degree in Town Planning (MRTPI or working toward chartership) and have strong stakeholder engagement, client management, and excellent written and verbal

Qualifications

• A degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline.
• MRTPI accreditation, or be working towards chartership.
• Previous experience within a planning consultancy or local authority environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK planning policy and development management.
• Experience managing planning applications and projects from inception through to determination.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The confidence to engage with clients, local authorities and other stakeholders.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied portfolio of planning projects across residential, commercial, education, sport and leisure sectors.
• Preparing and submitting planning applications, appeals and supporting planning statements.
• Undertaking site appraisals, planning research and policy assessments.
• Developing and advising on planning strategies to maximise development potential.
• Managing client relationships and acting as a key point of contact throughout the planning process.
• Liaising and negotiating with local planning authorities, statutory consultees and other stakeholders.
• Coordinating multidisciplinary consultant teams and ensuring projects are delivered effectively.
• Identifying opportunities to support business development and strengthen existing client relationships.
• Providing guidance and support to more junior members of the team.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Client engagement

Stakeholder management

Prioritisation

Education

Degree in Town Planning

MRTPI accreditation or in progress

Job description

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in Farnham is seeking an experienced Senior Town Planner to lead a varied portfolio across residential, commercial, education, sport and leisure sectors. The role offers hybrid working, a UK-wide planning policy environment, and the opportunity to manage projects from inception to determination.

You should hold a degree in Town Planning (MRTPI or working toward chartership) and have strong stakeholder engagement, client management, and excellent written and verbal