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Senior Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd
Posted a day ago, valid for 20 days
Location

Taunton, Somerset TA4 1BY, England

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

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  • The client, a Rural Planning and Design Firm in Taunton, is seeking an experienced Senior Town Planner to join their team.
  • The role includes conducting site visits, preparing planning reports, and participating in sales activities across Southern England.
  • Candidates should have a RTPI accredited town planning degree, with MRTPI being desirable, and relevant consultancy experience in Development Management.
  • An attractive salary is offered along with training, career development, and a flexible benefits programme.
  • The position allows for a flexible working schedule and provides access to mental health support and professional financial advice.

The Company

The client, a Rural Planning and Design Firm who specialises in Planning, Rural Architecture and Town and Country Planning, is looking for an experienced Senior Town Planner to join the team in Taunton. The team brings extensive experience and offers specialized rural services to a diverse range of clients, including farmers, rural estate owners, equestrian businesses, and tourism entrepreneurs.

The Position as a Senior Town Planner

  • Conducting site visits and attending client meetings across Southern England, offering direct advice on planning processes and procedures to both retained and prospective clients.
  • Preparing site appraisals, planning reports, and feasibility studies.
  • Participating in sales activities, supporting the team with sales efforts, and assisting in the preparation of business proposals, formal quotations, and development options.

What is on offer for a Senior Town Planner?

  • Attractive salary.
  • Training and career development.
  • A flexible benefits programme provided.
  • Contributory pension scheme.
  • Increased annual leave entitlement with length of service.
  • Flexible working schedule - office based, Hybrid and Remote roles.
  • Excellent reputation in the market as being a good employer.
  • Access to mental health support and professional financial advice.

Essential Criteria for the candidate as a Senior Town Planner

  • RTPI accredited town planning degree or relevant
  • MRTPI is desirable
  • Previous relevant consultancy experience in Development Management- Particularly in rural matters.
  • Have good communication and an enthusiastic mentality
  • Ability to work in a fast-faced environment

Interested?

The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable Senior Town Planners ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Tamzin Warren-Vimpany on or at . We have many more vacancies available on our website at www.penguinrecruitment.co.uk.

This is a permanent role.

Penguin Recruitment is operating as Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.