Senior Town Planner

My client, a well-established Town Planning consultancy based in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, is seeking a Senior Planner to join their growing team. The company is known for providing high-quality, customer-focused development management services and is looking for an ambitious planning professional eager to build their reputation and gain more experience.

As a Senior Town Planner, you will:

• Deliver Planning Solutions: Utilize your broad knowledge of planning to achieve effective outcomes for clients, with a focus on clear communication and written reports.
• Manage Planning Applications: Efficiently process planning applications, creating comprehensive reports and recommendations.
• Prepare and Present Evidence: Support clients by preparing and presenting evidence for planning appeals.
• Support Team Development: Guide and assist junior colleagues, ensuring they understand current planning issues and legislation.
• Contribute to Business Growth: Support business development efforts, fostering repeat work, and applying a commercial approach to your work.
• Client Communication: Maintain excellent communication with clients, providing professional and clear written and verbal updates.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have a degree in a town planning discipline and ideally be a member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI).
• Have at least 3 years of experience in either the Local Authority or private sector.
• Be capable of managing workloads and prioritizing tasks while meeting both the commercial and contractual needs of the business.
• Have a strong understanding of planning legislation and be able to work independently across various planning sectors.
• Be a team player who thrives in a fast-paced, growing environment.
• Be committed to delivering high-quality, timely, and innovative planning solutions.

• Competitive Salary
• Hybrid Working Arrangements
• Flexible Working Hours
• Life Insurance & Private Medical Care Package

Interested?

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This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position