Senior / Principal Town Planner

Job Description

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a growing and ambitious planning consultancy in their search for a Senior Town Planner / Principal Town Planner to join their team in Cheltenham.

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This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced planning professional looking to take the next step in their career, build their reputation within the industry and work on a varied portfolio of planning projects across the public and private sectors.

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The successful candidate will join a supportive and forward-thinking team, providing high quality, commercially focused planning advice to a range of clients. The role offers excellent exposure to development management, appeals, planning legislation and business development, with the opportunity to take real ownership of projects and client relationships.

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The Role

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As a Senior / Principal Town Planner, you will be involved in a varied workload, including:

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• Managing and processing planning applications from submission through to determination.

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• Preparing robust planning reports, recommendations and supporting documentation.

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• Providing professional planning advice to landowners, developers and other private sector clients.

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• Preparing and presenting evidence for planning appeals.

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• Keeping up to date with current and emerging planning legislation, policy and guidance.

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• Working across a broad range of planning sectors and development types.

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• Providing support, guidance and mentoring to more junior members of the team.

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• Building strong client relationships and contributing to repeat business.

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• Supporting wider business development and identifying opportunities for growth.

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• Contributing to the continued improvement and development of the planning service.

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About You

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The successful Senior / Principal Town Planner will ideally have:

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• A degree in Town Planning or a related discipline.

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• MRTPI accreditation is desirable, although candidates working towards chartership will also be considered.

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• At least 3 years' relevant planning experience within either the public or private sector.

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• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and current planning legislation.

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• Experience dealing with planning applications and development management.

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• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

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• The ability to manage your own workload and work independently.

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• Experience working with landowners, developers and other stakeholders.

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• A commercially minded approach and the ability to identify opportunities for further work.

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• A genuine ambition to progress your career within a growing consultancy.

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What's on Offer?

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• Competitive salary and remuneration package.

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• Hybrid working arrangements.

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• Private medical care.

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• Life insurance.

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• Excellent career progression opportunities.

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• A varied and interesting workload.

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• The opportunity to play a key role within a growing planning consultancy.

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Interested?

n The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on 01792 362 010 or josh.jones@penguinrecruitment.co.uk

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