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Strategic Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd
Posted a day ago, valid for 8 days
Location

Northwich, Cheshire CW98UD, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Town Planner to join a dynamic housebuilding company in a strategic land team.
  • The role requires previous planning experience in housing, a degree accredited by the RTPI or equivalent, and a willingness to travel across the north of England and southern Scotland.
  • As a Strategic Planner, you will work closely with the Senior Strategic Planning Manager to prepare and implement planning strategies and lead the preparation of planning applications.
  • The position offers a competitive salary, although the specific amount is not mentioned in the job description.
  • This is a fantastic opportunity for career development in a forward-thinking company focused on growth and impactful projects.

The Opportunity: An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Town Planner to join a growing team within a dynamic, forward-thinking housebuilding company. As part of a strategic land team, you will help deliver key development projects and shape the planning process for several significant sites across the north of England and southern Scotland.

The Position as a Strategic Planner: As a Strategic Planner, you will work closely with the Senior Strategic Planning Manager to prepare and implement planning strategies for the company's current and future portfolio sites. The role will involve preparing planning applications, promoting land through Local Plans, and coordinating with various stakeholders to ensure successful site delivery.

Key Responsibilities as a Strategic Planner:

  • Collaborate with the Senior Strategic Planning Manager to develop and implement planning strategies for portfolio sites
  • Lead the preparation and submission of planning applications for strategic land sites
  • Travel for site visits and attend meetings across the north of England and southern Scotland as required

Essential Criteria as a Strategic Planner:

  • Previous planning experience in housing (within housebuilding, consultancy, land promotion, or local authority)
  • A degree accredited by the RTPI (or equivalent) in planning or a related field within the built environment
  • Willingness to travel to various sites across the north of England and southern Scotland
  • RTPI accreditation is desirable, with mentoring available to support the APC process

Why Join/benefits?This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking company with a strong focus on growth and development. You'll be working on exciting, high-profile projects that will shape communities and make a real difference to the built environment. If you're passionate about planning, looking for career development, and ready to take on new challenges, we want to hear from you!

Interested?

The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Tamzin Warren-Vimpany on or at .

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