Job Title: Senior Planner
Salary: GBP30,000 : GBP45,000 (dependent on experience)
Location: Shrewsbury
Working 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:
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Assessing potential new client files
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Conducting research on planning history and policies
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Undertaking site visits
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Preparing fee quotations and managing applications
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Drafting statements and supporting documentation for planning applications, certificates of lawfulness, and appeals
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Overseeing the preparation of documentation by junior team members and external consultants
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Negotiating with Local Planning Authorities (LPAs) and consultees
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Keeping clients informed throughout the process
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Supervising technical staff and supporting trainee planners
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Managing and submitting appeals, including drafting statements and representing clients
What The Company is Looking For
Essential:
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Postgraduate qualification from an RTPI:accredited course
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Chartered Membership of the RTPI
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Strong written communication skills, including the ability to draft clear technical and legal documents
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Effective telephone manner and interpersonal skills
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Ability to conduct thorough and logical research
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Strong IT skills, including proficiency in MS Office and online research tools
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Team player with the ability to manage a busy and diverse workload
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High attention to detail and willingness to learn new skills
Desirable:
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Experience presenting cases at appeal
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Additional expertise in certificates of lawfulness, enforcement, or land use planning (particularly gypsy and traveller cases)
Why Join?
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Competitive salary: GBP30,000 : GBP45,000 (dependent on experience)
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Supportive and professional working environment
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Opportunity to work on diverse and interesting projects
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Hybrid working supported where appropriate
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Full:time position based in Shrewsbury, with some out:of:hours work compensated with time off in lieu
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Working hours: 9:00 AM : 5:30 PM, with a one:hour lunch break
Interested?
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This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position