Senior Town Planner Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Flexible Working Arrangements Competitive Salary & Benefits Package
About the Company
My client, a well-established Town Planning consultancy based in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, is seeking a Senior Planner to join their growing team. The company is known for providing high-quality, customer-focused development management services and is looking for an ambitious planning professional eager to build their reputation and gain more experience.
Key Responsibilities
As a Senior Town Planner, you will:
Deliver Planning Solutions: Utilize your broad knowledge of planning to achieve effective outcomes for clients, with a focus on clear communication and written reports.
Manage Planning Applications: Efficiently process planning applications, creating comprehensive reports and recommendations.
Prepare and Present Evidence: Support clients by preparing and presenting evidence for planning appeals.
Support Team Development: Guide and assist junior colleagues, ensuring they understand current planning issues and legislation.
Contribute to Business Growth: Support business development efforts, fostering repeat work, and applying a commercial approach to your work.
Client Communication: Maintain excellent communication with clients, providing professional and clear written and verbal updates.
Key Requirements
The ideal candidate will:
Have a degree in a town planning discipline and ideally be a member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI).
Have at least 3 years of experience in either the Local Authority or private sector.
Be capable of managing workloads and prioritizing tasks while meeting both the commercial and contractual needs of the business.
Have a strong understanding of planning legislation and be able to work independently across various planning sectors.
Be a team player who thrives in a fast-paced, growing environment.
Be committed to delivering high-quality, timely, and innovative planning solutions.
The Package
Competitive Salary
Hybrid Working Arrangements
Flexible Working Hours
Life Insurance & Private Medical Care PackageInterested?
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