Job Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Town Planner or Senior Town Planner to join a growing independent planning and development consultancy.
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This is a great opportunity for an ambitious planner looking to take the next step in their career within a close-knit team, where you will have genuine responsibility for your own projects and direct exposure to clients, developers, consultants and local authorities.
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The business works across a varied portfolio of development projects, including strategic land, residential and mixed-use development, regeneration, commercial, industrial, logistics and city-centre schemes. The team is involved from the early stages of projects through to securing planning consents and delivering successful outcomes for clients.
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The Role
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As a Town Planner / Senior Town Planner, you will work on a varied portfolio of projects and play an important role in providing commercially focused planning advice.
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Your responsibilities will include:
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• Managing planning projects from inception through to determinationn • Preparing and coordinating planning applications, planning appraisals and supporting documentsn • Providing planning and development advice to private and public-sector clientsn • Undertaking planning policy research and assessing development opportunitiesn • Working closely with architects, developers, landowners and wider consultant teamsn • Liaising with local planning authorities and other stakeholdersn • Supporting strategic land promotion and major development projectsn • Attending client meetings, site visits and planning committees where requiredn • Building and maintaining strong client relationshipsn • Taking increasing responsibility for projects and contributing to the continued growth of the consultancy
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About You
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We are looking for a commercially minded Town Planner or Senior Town Planner with strong UK planning experience and a genuine interest in development.
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You will ideally have:
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• Relevant experience within a planning consultancy or local authorityn • A good understanding of the UK planning systemn • Experience working on planning applications and development projectsn • Strong written and verbal communication skillsn • The confidence to engage with clients, consultants and planning officersn • The ability to manage your own workload and take ownership of projectsn • A pragmatic and solutions-focused approach to planningn • MRTPI or working towards chartership would be advantageous
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For a Senior Town Planner, experience managing projects and developing client relationships would be particularly beneficial.
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Why Join?
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You will be joining a growing independent consultancy where your contribution will be visible and valued. Rather than being one planner within a large corporate structure, you will have the opportunity to work closely with senior colleagues, take ownership of projects and gain broad exposure across the development sector.
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The business has built a strong reputation through its experienced team, collaborative approach and focus on delivering practical solutions for clients. There is also genuine scope for career progression as the consultancy continues to grow.
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If you are an ambitious Town Planner or Senior Town Planner looking for a role offering varied projects, responsibility and the opportunity to develop within an expanding consultancy, this could be an excellent next step.
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Interested?
n The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable c andidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on 01792 362 010 or josh.jones@penguinrecruitment.co.uk
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