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REF: NE4448
Senior Town Planner - Leicester - £Negotiable
Are you a seasoned Town Planner seeking your next exciting challenge? On behalf of our prestigious client, we're looking for an experienced and dynamic Senior Town Planner to join their forward-thinking team. This is a unique opportunity to work with a company that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth while delivering impactful projects that shape communities.
About the RoleAs a Senior Town Planner, you'll play a pivotal role in driving planning initiatives, managing complex projects, and providing expert advice to clients and stakeholders. You'll lead the preparation of planning applications, strategic plans, and environmental assessments, ensuring compliance with regulations while embracing creative and sustainable solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage planning applications and appeals from inception to approval.
- Conduct site appraisals, impact assessments, and feasibility studies.
- Liaise with clients, local authorities, and stakeholders to achieve planning objectives.
- Provide strategic advice on planning policy and development opportunities.
- Mentor junior team members, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.
About YouWe're looking for someone with:
- A degree in Town Planning or a related field (RTPI membership is highly desirable).
- Proven experience in a similar role, managing diverse and complex planning projects.
- Strong knowledge of UK planning legislation and policy.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- A proactive, solution-focused mindset with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
What's in It for You?
- A competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- A supportive, collaborative, and innovative work environment.
- The chance to work on high-profile and meaningful projects that make a difference.
How to ApplyIf you're ready to take the next step in your planning career, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your CV to . Alternatively you can call Neil Ellerton of Penguin Recruitment on for an informal conversation about this and similar roles!
