Town Planner in Ashby-de-la-Zouch)

Penguin Recruitment; Ashby-de-la-Zouch; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established consultancy in the United Kingdom is seeking a Town Planner to provide expert planning advice in various sectors. The role entails managing projects, mentoring junior staff, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Ideal candidates are MRTPI qualified or nearing submission and possess strong interpersonal skills. This position offers a supportive team environment and a hybrid work model, alongside several benefits including a bonus scheme, generous annual leave, and additional leave for special occasions.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme

25-30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Hybrid working policy

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Employee wellbeing programme and life assurance

Volunteering leave

Qualifications

• MRTPI qualified or nearing submission.
• Excellent communication skills are essential.
• Ability to manage time and workload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage and prioritise own caseload.
• Prepare and submit planning applications.
• Undertake feasibility studies and site promotions.
• Provide tailored advice to clients.
• Mentor junior team members through APC process.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Lead project meetings and consultations.
• Ensure timely and high-standard project delivery.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Strong time and workload management skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Education

MRTPI qualified (or close to submission)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Planning software

Job description

Town Planner

Location: Ashby (Hybrid Working)

Are you an ambitious Town Planner looking to progress your career? Join a well-established and respected consultancy, working within a dynamic planning team on a wide range of projects across the UK.

The Role

As a Town Planner, you will provide expert planning advice to clients across residential, commercial, retail, and leisure sectors. You will manage your own caseload, lead on projects, and collaborate with colleagues and external professionals to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and prioritise your own caseload
• Prepare, submit, and manage planning applications
• Undertake site appraisals, feasibility studies, and site promotion
• Provide tailored advice to clients and stakeholders
• Mentor junior team members, including through the APC process
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams (architects, engineers, ecologists, etc.)
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Attend and lead project meetings, negotiations, and consultations
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard

Candidate Requirements:

• MRTPI qualified (or close to submission)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong time and workload management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and planning software
• Knowledge of current planning legislation and market trends

Benefits:

• Discretionary bonus scheme
• 25-30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and additional birthday leave
• Hybrid working policy
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
• Employee wellbeing programme and life assurance
• Volunteering leave

If you're looking to join a collaborative, supportive team and work on exciting and varied planning projects, we'd love to hear from you.