Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Woodford; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Generous holiday allowance

Contributory pension scheme

Personal development

Professional development

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Town Planner for their Bristol team on a permanent basis. The role involves preparing and supporting planning applications, providing planning advice, and liaising with authorities and stakeholders.

You will work within a multidisciplinary environment, combining policy research, client liaison, and reports to support successful development outcomes with a hybrid working arrangement.

Qualifications

• A degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline.
• Previous experience within a planning consultancy, local authority or relevant property environment.
• A good understanding of the UK planning system and associated legislation and policy.
• Experience of preparing or contributing to planning applications would be advantageous.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to research information, interpret planning policy and develop clear arguments.
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Commercial mindset and an interest in the property and development sector.
• Confidence when dealing with clients, planning officers and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and supporting the submission of planning applications, appeals and pre-application enquiries
• Undertaking planning appraisals and providing planning advice to clients
• Researching planning policy, legislation and other relevant considerations
• Liaising with local planning authorities, statutory consultees, consultants and other stakeholders
• Assisting with negotiations with planning officers and other third parties
• Attending site visits, client meetings, public consultations and planning committees where required
• Preparing clear and concise planning reports, statements and written representations
• Interpreting planning policy and relevant data to support recommendations and advice
• Managing individual tasks and projects to agreed deadlines and quality standards

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Time management

Commercial mindset

Proactive learning

Client liaison

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Town Planning or related

Job description

Job Title: Town Planner

Ref: BM327

Location: Bristol

Salary: 35,000 - 40,000

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the UK's leading multidisciplinary consultancy's who provide a wide range of expertise to the residential and commercial sector. They are on the lookout for a talented and enthusiastic Town Planner to hit the ground running for their team in Bristol.

Benefits for the role of Town Planner include:

• Highly competitive salary
• Generous holiday allowance
• Hybrid working
• Contributory pension scheme
• Personal development
• Professional development

Duties for the role of Town Planner include:

• Preparing and supporting the submission of planning applications, appeals and pre-application enquiries
• Undertaking planning appraisals and providing planning advice to clients
• Researching planning policy, legislation and other relevant considerations
• Liaising with local planning authorities, statutory consultees, consultants and other stakeholders
• Assisting with negotiations with planning officers and other third parties
• Attending site visits, client meetings, public consultations and planning committees where required
• Preparing clear and concise planning reports, statements and written representations
• Interpreting planning policy and relevant data to support recommendations and advice
• Managing individual tasks and projects to agreed deadlines and quality standards

Skills and experience for the role of Town Planner:

• A degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline.
• Previous experience within a planning consultancy, local authority or relevant property environment.
• A good understanding of the UK planning system and associated legislation and policy.
• Experience of preparing or contributing to planning applications would be advantageous.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to research information, interpret planning policy and develop clear arguments.
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A commercial mindset and an interest in the property and development sector.
• Confidence when dealing with clients, planning officers and other stakeholders.
• A proactive approach to learning and professional development.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

This is a permanent role