Town Planner in Beaconsfield)

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

Job summary

A leading planning consultancy is looking for a Planning Consultant in Beaconsfield to offer expert advice on planning and regeneration. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant degree and have experience in planning-related tasks. The role provides a strong salary and benefits, along with a favorable work-life balance and the chance to develop skills across a varied portfolio of projects.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Excellent employer reputation

Varied portfolio of work

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in a similar role is ideal.
• Ability to adapt and think on your feet.
• Strong skills in report writing and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and submitting planning applications and appeals.
• Conducting planning appraisals and designing policies.
• Communicating with stakeholders and attending site visits.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Research Skills

Education

Degree in Town Planning or equivalent

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?!)