Town Planner Senior Town Planner

TipTopJob; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the UK is seeking a Planner/Senior Planner to join their dynamic team in Leicester. This role offers the opportunity to engage in diverse planning projects, manage planning applications, and build strong client relationships. With a focus on professional growth, the company provides excellent training, mentoring, and hybrid working arrangements. You will be part of a collaborative environment that values quality assurance and client satisfaction. If you're passionate about planning and eager to contribute to exciting projects, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Healthcare schemes

Training and mentoring

Clear progression routes

Regular social events

CPD opportunities

Responsibility and growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Chartered membership of the RTPI or working towards it required.
• Strong communication and presentation skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage planning applications and appeals.
• Liaise with clients and planning authorities effectively.
• Conduct desktop research to support projects.

Skills

Chartered membership of the RTPI

Knowledge of the English planning system

Strong communication skills

Presentation skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Adobe InDesign knowledge

Full UK driving licence

Education

Accredited degree route towards RTPI membership

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe InDesign

Job description

Job Title: Planner | Senior Planner

Location: Leicester

The Company:
Penguin recruitment is delighted to be supporting one of the UK's largest and most successful multidisciplinary design practices to recruit talented individuals for their Planning team in Leicester.

Key Responsibilities:
In this role, you'll:

1. Prepare, submit, and manage planning applications, appeals, and local plan representations.
2. Liaise with clients, planning authorities, and third parties.
3. Present proposals at public meetings and consultations.
4. Conduct desktop research to support projects and appraisals.
5. Attend site visits and client meetings.
6. Build and maintain client relationships, contributing to business growth.
7. Ensure quality assurance compliance and deliver excellent results.

What You'll Need:

1. Chartered membership of the RTPI or working towards it (through an accredited degree route).
2. Knowledge of the English planning system and enthusiasm to learn more.
3. Strong communication and presentation skills.
4. The ability to manage workloads independently and within a team.
5. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Adobe InDesign knowledge is a plus).
6. A full UK driving licence.

Why Join This Team?
You'll benefit from:

1. Competitive salary and excellent benefits, including pension and healthcare schemes.
2. Hybrid working arrangements.
3. Training, mentoring, and clear progression routes.
4. Regular social events and CPD opportunities.
5. Responsibility and growth opportunities as you develop.

Interested?
The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates as soon as possible. If you meet the criteria above, please contact Josh Jones at Penguin Recruitment.