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Senior Planner - Strategic Planning
Location: London
Are you ready to lead on transformative projects that shape sustainable, inclusive communities? We're looking for an experienced and driven Senior Planner to join a Strategic Planning team delivering innovative developments across residential, commercial, and mixed-use sectors.
Why Join?
This is your opportunity to work with a forward-thinking team that prioritises collaboration, professional growth, and making a meaningful impact.
- Professional Growth: Access mentoring, training programmes, and work on some of the UK's most exciting projects.
- Flexible Working: Enjoy a hybrid model tailored to your work-life balance.
- Competitive Rewards: Strong salary, discretionary bonus, and 9% pension contributions.
- Holistic Benefits: Well-being allowances, cycle-to-work scheme, and career break options.
- Social Engagement: A packed social calendar, volunteering initiatives, and even annual trips for skiers and non-skiers alike.
The Role
As a Senior Planner, you'll be at the heart of the Strategic Planning team, collaborating across disciplines to deliver impactful solutions. Key responsibilities include:
- Leading planning applications, site appraisals, and local policy representations.
- Driving innovative developments in residential, commercial, and mixed-use sectors.
- Building and managing strong client relationships while identifying new business opportunities.
- Navigating complex planning systems and managing project teams to ensure success.
What We're Looking For
- A passion for creating communities that inspire and connect people.
- Experience managing planning projects and advising on development strategies.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to confidently present to clients and craft detailed reports.
- A proactive problem-solver with strong attention to detail.
- A team player eager to grow and contribute to a dynamic team culture.
Perks Beyond the Basics
- Competitive Salaries: Benchmarked and reviewed twice annually.
- Bonus Scheme: Discretionary rewards based on team and individual performance.
- Pension Contributions: 9% employer contribution, regardless of personal input.
- Flexible Working Options: Part-time, compressed hours, and hybrid models to support a positive work-life balance.
- Career Break Options: Up to nine months after two years of service.
- Well-being Allowance: 500 annually for gym memberships, counselling, yoga, and more.
- Social Opportunities: A busy social calendar, regular team events, and a subsidised annual trip.
- Volunteering Initiative: "Give a Day. Get a Day." plus other opportunities to support good causes.
Interested?
The Hiring Manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on email Jones@penguinrecruitment.co.ukor call (phone number removed).
