About this role
Job Title: Senior Town Planner
Ref: BM353
Location: York
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading multidisciplined consultancy who provide town planning and landscape architectural services to the residential sector. They are on the lookout for an experienced Senior Town Planner to join their team in York.
Benefits for the role of Senior Town Planner include:
Highly competitive salaryContributory pension schemeHybrid workingGenerous holiday allowanceProfessional developmentPersonal development Duties for the role of Senior Town Planner:
Managing a varied caseload of planning applications across residential, commercial, renewable energy and infrastructure sectorsPreparing and coordinating planning statements, supporting documents and other technical planning submissionsAdvising clients on planning policy, development potential, site promotion and planning strategyLeading pre-application discussions and liaising with local planning authorities, statutory consultees and other stakeholdersManaging planning appeals and contributing to appeal statements, hearings and public inquiries where requiredIdentifying planning opportunities, assessing site constraints and developing practical solutions to complex planning issues Requirements for the role of Senior Town Planner:
A degree or equivalent qualification in Town Planning or a related disciplineChartered membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI), or be working towards chartership with substantial relevant experienceSignificant experience within a planning consultancy, property development business or local authority planning environmentA strong understanding of UK planning policy, legislation and development management processesExperience managing planning applications and coordinating projects from inception through to determinationExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear, persuasive planning reports and adviceStrong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlinesA client-focused approach, sound commercial awareness and the confidence to work independentlyThe ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, clients and external stakeholders If this role interests you or if you are interested in searching for other roles relating to Town Planning please feel free to contact Ben Moore on or email . There are many more roles available on our website at www.penguinrecruitment.co.uk. This is a permanent role.