Senior Town Planner — Lead High-Impact, Flexible Projects

Penguin Recruitment; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is seeking a Senior Town Planner to lead planning projects in Nottingham and the surrounding area, taking ownership from brief to consent.

You will manage planning applications, provide strategic advice, mentor junior staff and maintain strong client relationships with local authorities and stakeholders.

MRTPI qualification (or working towards) is preferred, with proven consultancy or local authority experience and a strong grasp of the UK planning system.

Qualifications

• MRTPI qualified or working towards.
• Proven experience in a consultancy or local authority environment.
• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system.
• Excellent report writing and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.

Responsibilities

• Managing planning applications and appeals.
• Providing strategic planning advice to clients.
• Leading on site appraisals and feasibility studies.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members.
• Engaging with local authorities and stakeholders.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Report writing

Client relationship management

Education

MRTPI (or working towards)

Job description

Penguin Recruitment is seeking a Senior Town Planner to lead planning projects in Nottingham and the surrounding area, taking ownership from brief to consent.

You will manage planning applications, provide strategic advice, mentor junior staff and maintain strong client relationships with local authorities and stakeholders.

MRTPI qualification (or working towards) is preferred, with proven consultancy or local authority experience and a strong grasp of the UK planning system.