Senior Town Planner in Banbury)

Penguin Recruitment; Banbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Planner to join their dynamic team in Banbury. This role offers the chance to drive forward diverse planning projects, from strategic land promotion to managing complex residential and commercial applications. As a key member of the team, you will provide expert advice, mentor junior planners, and collaborate to achieve successful outcomes. With excellent opportunities for professional development and a supportive work environment, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the planning sector. If you're ready for an exciting challenge, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Variety of interesting projects

Qualifications

• Chartered Town Planner with at least 4 years' experience in planning.
• Strong communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver planning applications and appeals.
• Provide expert planning advice for a diverse client portfolio.
• Lead and mentor junior planners to ensure quality output.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Client relationship management

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

Chartered Town Planner (RTPI)

4 years' post-chartership experience

Job description

Senior Planner

Location: Banbury, Oxfordshire

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting the recruitment of a Senior Planner for a well-established planning team based in Banbury, Oxfordshire. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, growing firm and make a significant impact on a diverse range of planning projects.

As a Senior Planner, you will play a key role in driving forward projects across multiple sectors. From promoting strategic land to managing housebuilder proposals, landowner promotions, appeals, and a variety of residential and commercial planning applications, you will have the chance to work on a broad spectrum of interesting and varied projects.

Role Responsibilities:

1. Managing and delivering planning applications, appeals, and appraisals.
2. Providing expert planning advice for a diverse portfolio of clients.
3. Supporting the promotion of strategic land and rural development projects.
4. Leading and mentoring junior planners to ensure high-quality output and professional growth.
5. Working collaboratively within a supportive team environment to achieve successful planning outcomes.

Role Requirements:

1. Chartered Town Planner (RTPI).
2. A minimum of 4 years' post-chartership experience in the planning sector, either from private or public sectors.
3. Strong communication skills and the ability to build and maintain client relationships.
4. Proven experience in managing and delivering complex planning projects.
5. A team player with the ability to work autonomously when required.

Why Join?

1. Competitive salary and benefits package.
2. Excellent opportunities for professional growth and development within the planning field.
3. A collaborative, inclusive, and supportive work environment.
4. Work on a variety of interesting projects across multiple sectors.

If you're looking for an exciting challenge and the opportunity to develop your career within a friendly and professional team, apply now to take the next step in your planning career!