Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be working with a highly regarded team of Estate Agents and Property Consultants on the appointment of a Town Planner for their team in Oxford.
The role will be based primarily in the Oxford office with home working available (3 days in the office minimum). In this role you will work with a Director and Associate Director and providing guidance to the other non-Planning teams based in the office, but will also involve travel to clients and potentially other offices.
The role provides plenty of variety with projects falling into multiple sectors such as residential, commercial, education, charities, local authorities and government departments as well as private landowners and individuals (a mixture of residential, commercial, and heritage developments).
Requirements:
Some experience working in planning, ideally including working within the private sector but not essential.
Will ideally have demonstrable experience in both local plan promotion and development management, but with the latter being of particular value.
Must be able to work in a team environment and able to manage competing demands and prioritise tasks for themselves and others with the key aspect being to meet clients' expectations.
Must be a problem-solver and advocate ideas and solutions clearly.
Successful applicants will have a flexible attitude towards working and be self-motivated with a strong team spirit.
Candidates should also be self-assured, con...