Senior Town Planner

Senior Town Planner
Location: York
Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)

An award-winning multidisciplinary practice is seeking a Senior Town Planner to join their growing team in their York office. The practice is known for delivering innovative and sustainable solutions across architecture, planning, and design, working on a diverse range of high-profile projects in sectors such as residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments.

About the Role:

• Lead a variety of planning projects, including residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments.
• Provide expert planning advice and guidance to clients throughout the planning process.
• Manage and mentor junior staff, fostering their development and providing support.
• Oversee the preparation and submission of planning applications, appeals, and Local Plan representations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including local authorities and partners.
• Play an active role in business development, identifying new project opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Lead planning projects, managing all aspects of the planning process.
• Prepare and submit planning applications, appeals, and Local Plan representations.
• Advise clients on planning strategies, ensuring compliance with regulations and policies.
• Mentor junior staff, providing guidance and development opportunities.
• Manage relationships with clients, local authorities, and other key stakeholders.
• Contribute to the growth and expansion of the planning services offered by the practice.
• Support business development efforts and help identify new project opportunities.

The Ideal Candidate:

• 4+ years of experience as a Town Planner, ideally within a planning consultancy or similar environment.
• Full membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) or working towards it.
• Proven track record in leading planning projects and managing client relationships.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with clients and stakeholders.
• Experience managing and mentoring junior team members.
• Strong knowledge of planning processes, policies, and regulations.
• Proactive, with strong project management and problem-solving skills.

What the Practice Offers:

• Competitive salary, based on experience.
• Company pension scheme.
• Performance-related bonus.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development.
• Exposure to diverse, high-profile projects across a variety of sectors.

Interested?

Contact Sofia Conte (url removed) or call (phone number removed). We have many more vacancies available on our website.

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