Senior Planner
Location: Cheltenham
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well regarded and growing planning consultancy in their search for a Senior Planner to join their Cheltenham based team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Planner to take on a key role within a collaborative consultancy environment, working on a varied portfolio of planning projects across residential, commercial and mixed-use developments. The role would suit an experienced planner looking to take the next step in their career with increased responsibility and client exposure.
The Role
As a Senior Planner, you will manage planning projects from inception through to determination, providing high-quality planning advice and supporting the wider team.
Key responsibilities include:
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Managing and delivering planning applications and appeals of varying scale and complexity
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Preparing planning appraisals, statements and strategy reports
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Liaising directly with clients, local authorities and key stakeholders
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Supporting Local Plan representations and planning policy submissions
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Mentoring and supporting junior planners
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Assisting with business development and client relationship management
About You
To be successful in this Senior Planner role, you will ideally have:
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A degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline
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Several years’ professional planning experience within consultancy or local authority
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Strong knowledge of the UK planning system
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Confidence managing projects and client relationships
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Progress toward or achievement of MRTPI accreditation
Why Apply?
This Senior Planner position offers clear progression, exposure to high quality work, and the opportunity to play a senior role within a supportive and growing consultancy.
If you are interested in this Senior Planner position, please contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment for further information.
