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Principal Town Planner | Associate Town Planner
Zusammenfassung
A leading planning consultancy seeks a Principal Planner in Hampshire + Chichester. The role involves managing planning applications, mentoring junior staff, and driving business development. Ideal candidates are chartered planners with strong private sector experience and excellent communication skills.
Qualifikationen
- Strong experience in a range of planning projects, ideally within the private sector.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proactive and collaborative approach.
Aufgaben
- Independently prepare, submit, and manage planning applications.
- Conduct site visits and prepare professional written appraisals.
- Provide mentoring and oversight for junior colleagues.
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Principal Planner | Associate Planner
Location: Hampshire + Chichester
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well-established and highly respected planning consultancy in their search for a Principal Planner. This consultancy is known for delivering clear, realistic planning advice with a personal touch, across a diverse range of projects in both rural and urban contexts.
The Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity for a chartered town planner with proven private sector experience who is ready to lead projects independently, support junior staff, and contribute to business development initiatives. You will take ownership of a varied workload and play an integral role in maintaining and developing strong client relationships.
Key Responsibilities
- Independently prepare, submit, and manage planning applications, pre-application advice requests, appeals, enforcement matters, and related consents.
- Conduct site visits, research planning history and policy, and prepare professional written appraisals and advice.
- Produce high-quality planning, design and access, heritage, and related statements.
- Represent clients at planning committees, hearings, and inquiries, including acting as expert witness where appropriate.
- Provide mentoring and oversight for junior colleagues.
- Coordinate consultant teams on small to medium-scale projects.
- Drive business development by managing enquiries, building networks, and attending industry events.
Requirements
- Chartered Member of the RTPI.
- Strong experience in a range of planning projects, ideally within the private sector.
- Commercially aware with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Full driving licence (exceptions can be considered).
- A proactive, collaborative, and client-focused approach.
This is a key position in a consultancy that values professional growth, personal development, and high standards of client service.
Interested in hearing more?
For applications, or for more information regarding this opportunity, please send your up-to-date CV to Josh Jones at josh.jones@penguinrecruitment.co.uk or call 01792362010
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