Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Beaconsfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent Planning Consultancy in Beaconsfield is looking for a Planning Consultant to provide expert consultancy advice to public and private sector clients. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Town Planning and have relevant experience. This role offers an attractive salary, strong benefits, and the opportunity to engage in diverse urban projects with a good work/life balance.

Benefits

Attractive salary

Strong benefits package

Good work/life balance with flexible working arrangements

Varied portfolio of work

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Town Planning sought.
• Demonstrable previous experience in a similar role preferred.
• Ability to adapt and think on your feet is essential.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and submitting planning applications, appeals, and pre-application enquiries.
• Researching and designing planning policies to guide development.
• Communicating with stakeholders involved in the planning process.

Skills

Adaptability

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Degree in Town Planning or related field

Job description

Job Title: Planning Consultant

Location: Beaconsfield

Salary: Attractive salary + Strong benefits package

The Company

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting an independent Planning Consultancy whose close-knit team is seeking a Town Planner to join the team in their Beaconsfield office.

The Position

In this role, you will provide planning, development, and regeneration consultancy advice to both public and private sector clients on all aspects of planning which include retail, residential, leisure and general urban regeneration.

The Candidate

The client is seeking applications from candidates who hold a degree or equivalent in a Town Planning related field of study. Ideally the candidate will have demonstratable previous experience in a similar role. The ability to adapt and think on your feet, as well as to hit the ground running is essential.

Key responsibilities

As a planning consultant you are likely to have a combination of the following responsibilities:

• Preparing and submitting planning applications, appeals and pre-application enquiries
• Undertaking and assisting in the preparation of information for community engagement, committee meetings and public examinations
• Conducting research and undertaking planning appraisals to establish the development of potential of sites
• Researching and designing planning policies to guide development
• Writing high quality reports with recommendations
• Communicating with all stakeholders involved in the planning process
• Attending site visits and client meetings

Why should you apply?

* Attractive salary
* Strong benefits package
* Excellent reputation in the market as being a good employer
* Good work/life balance with flexible working arrangement
* Fantastic opportunity to build upon experiences and skillsets
* Varied portfolio of work

Interested? (…and who wouldn’t be?!)

The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on 01792 365 000 or [e-mail]