Town Planner: Growth & Project Leadership

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

Job summary

A leading multi-disciplinary consultancy in Sidcup seeks a Town Planner to join its development team. This role involves providing planning advice, managing applications, and supporting appeals. Ideal candidates should have a relevant degree and a strong desire to grow in town planning. The company offers a collaborative work environment with flexible arrangements and various benefits, including healthcare, performance incentives, and generous leave policies.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Private healthcare support

Long service awards

Performance-related incentive scheme

"Frankham Friday" initiative

Cycle-to-work scheme

Life assurance

Generous annual leave with buy, sell and carry-over options

Annual season ticket loan

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Qualifications

• Formal qualification in Town & Regional Planning or a related discipline is preferred.
• Strong enthusiasm and motivation for a career in town planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide planning advice on applications to internal and external clients.
• Prepare and manage planning applications of various scales.
• Support and manage planning appeals and estate rationalisation.
• Manage consultants and contractors as part of project teams.

Skills

Planning advice

Project management

Local authority knowledge

Interpreting planning policy

Education

Degree in Town & Regional Planning or related discipline

Job description

A leading multi-disciplinary consultancy in Sidcup seeks a Town Planner to join its development team. This role involves providing planning advice, managing applications, and supporting appeals. Ideal candidates should have a relevant degree and a strong desire to grow in town planning. The company offers a collaborative work environment with flexible arrangements and various benefits, including healthcare, performance incentives, and generous leave policies.