Senior Town Planner / Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment; Ledston; A distancia; GBP 35.000 - 45.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Fully remote working

Contributory pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Supportive team

Descripción de la vacante

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Senior Town Planner to join its expanding planning consultancy. The role focuses on renewable energy and sustainable development with fully remote work offering flexibility and work-life balance.

The successful candidate will bring 5+ years in planning, a degree in Town Planning, and a solid understanding of the UK system. You’ll lead projects, advise clients, and collaborate with a national network of colleagues.

Formación

• Degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or related discipline.
• At least 5 years’ experience within a planning consultancy, local authority or similar environment.
• Strong understanding of the UK planning system, policy and development management.
• Experience managing planning applications and delivering projects independently.
• Genuine interest in renewable energy planning and sustainable development.

Responsabilidades

• Lead planning projects from inception to delivery, ensuring quality and timeliness.
• Provide clear, well-reasoned planning advice to clients and authorities.
• Collaborate with remotely dispersed team members to drive project outcomes.
• Develop and implement planning strategies for renewable energy projects.

Conocimientos

Planning expertise

Renewable energy

Commercial awareness

Client management

Communication skills

Educación

Degree in Town Planning

Descripción del empleo

Are you a passionate and experienced Town Planner looking for your next challenge? Do you have 5+ years of experience and a genuine interest in renewable energy planning? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join an established planning consultancy that provides expert planning advice and support across a range of development projects throughout the UK. The company is looking for a confident, motivated and commercially minded Senior Town Planner to join its growing team, with a particular focus on renewable energy and sustainable development.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to take ownership of their projects, work on meaningful developments and play a part in supporting the UK’s transition towards a more sustainable future. With fully remote working on offer, you’ll have the flexibility to work from home while collaborating with an experienced team on a diverse range of planning projects.

Benefits for the role of Senior Town Planner include:

• Competitive salary of £35,000 – £45,000, depending on experience


• Fully remote working


• Contributory pension scheme


• Opportunities for professional development and career progression


• The chance to work on exciting renewable energy and sustainable development projects


• A supportive and collaborative working environment

Requirements for the role of Senior Town Planner:

• A degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline


• At least 5 years’ experience within a planning consultancy, local authority or a similar planning environment


• A strong understanding of the UK planning system, planning policy and development management


• Experience managing planning applications and delivering projects independently


• A genuine interest in renewable energy planning, sustainable development and the future of the UK’s energy sector


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear, well-reasoned planning advice


• Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities


• A proactive, commercially aware approach to problem-solving and client management


• The confidence to build relationships with clients, planning authorities and other stakeholders


• The ability to work independently in a remote environment while remaining an engaged and collaborative team member

If you’re an experienced Town Planner ready to take the next step in your career and want to work on projects that contribute to a more sustainable future, we’d love to hear from you!

You can also explore further opportunities on our website at .

This is a permanent, fully remote position

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