Town Planner

Town Planner

Remote working

Permanent

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to present the opportunity for a talented Town Planner to join an award winning and a market leading specialist provider of planning, land, property and business solutions.

My client is an established and trusted organisation which is renowned for its expertise in providing innovative and cost-effective solutions to both public and private sectors. The dynamic Planning team delivers bespoke, flexible and efficient services through a process-orientated delivery structure.

You will be required to complete a range of planning applications including, Other, Minor and possibly Major applications as part of a team delivering full end to end or capacity-based services for Local Planning Authorities.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Completion of delegated and committee planning application reports in accordance with the company's agreed Key Performance Indicators, including Household Residential Extensions, Lawful Development Certificates, Prior Notifications, Advertisement Consents and Changes of Use.
• Effective communication and negotiation with applicants and agents with regards to planning applications, planning queries and post-refusal advice.
• Working as a Duty Planning Officer for up to half a day each week, providing face to face planning advice on a range of applications.
• Using the Councils back office system to update applications, compile reports and record details of site visits and the evaluation process.

Candidate Requirements

• RTPI accredited degree in Town Planning or equivalent qualification.
• Ideally, circa 1 years' experience with a Local Government Planning Service, however any background welcome to apply.
• Self-motivated and a strong communicator.

Interested?

For the ideal candidate, my client is happy to offer a competitive starting salary as well as a generous accompanying benefits package. This role can be offered either full or part-time, and my client is happy to facilitate remote or hybrid working.

For applications or more information regarding this opportunity, please send your up-to-date CV to Megan Field at , or call .