Job Description
Job Title: Senior PlannerSalary: £30,000 - £45,000 (dependent on experience)Location: ShrewsburyWorking Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM (with one-hour lunch break)Job Type: Full-time, Hybrid working supported where appropriate
Are you a skilled and ambitious planning professional looking for your next challenge? My client, a leading planning consultancy, is seeking a Senior Planner to join their Applications Team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of planning and appeal casework, with a company that values expertise, collaboration, and professional development.
The Role
As a Senior Town Planner, you will assist the Directors, Associate Directors, and Senior Staff in managing a variety of planning and appeal cases. Your responsibilities will include:
* Assessing potential new client files
* Conducting research on planning history and policies
* Undertaking site visits
* Preparing fee quotations and managing applications
* Drafting statements and supporting documentation for planning applications, certificates of lawfulness, and appeals
* Overseeing the preparation of documentation by junior team members and external consultants
* Negotiating with Local Planning Authorities (LPAs) and consultees
* Keeping clients informed throughout the process
* Supervising technical staff and supporting trainee planners
* Managing and submitting appeals, including drafting statements and representing clients
What The Company is Looking For
Essential:
* Postgraduate qualification from an RTPI-accredited course
* Chartered Membership of the RTPI
* Strong written communication skills, including the ability to draft clear technical and legal documents
* Effective telephone manner and interpersonal skills
* Ability to conduct thorough and logical research
* Strong IT skills, including proficiency in MS Office and online research tools
* Team player with the ability to manage a busy and diverse workload
* High attention to detail and willingness to learn new skills
Desirable:
* Experience presenting cases at appeal
* Additional expertise in certificates of lawfulness, enforcement, or land use planning (particularly gypsy and traveller cases)
Why Join?
* Competitive salary: £30,000 - £45,000 (dependent on experience)
* Supportive and professional working environment
* Opportunity to work on diverse and interesting projects
* Hybrid working supported where appropriate
* Full-time position based in Shrewsbury, with some out-of-hours work compensated with time off in lieu
* Working hours: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM, with a one-hour lunch break
Interested?
Contact Sofia Conte or call. 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