Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be working with an ambitious and rapidly expanding planning and development consultancy to appoint a Senior Planner to join its growing team in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planning professional to progress their career within a forward-thinking and people-focused consultancy. The successful candidate will work across a varied portfolio of projects throughout the UK, providing high-quality planning advice and supporting clients through complex planning matters.
As a Senior Planner, you will take ownership of a range of planning projects, build strong client relationships and work closely with Local Planning Authorities, consultants and senior colleagues to deliver successful outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing a varied portfolio of planning and development projects from inception through to completion.
- Providing strategic, commercially focused planning advice to clients across a range of sectors.
- Developing planning strategies for complex development proposals and identifying practical solutions to planning challenges.
- Preparing and overseeing planning appraisals, statements, reports and planning applications.
- Managing planning applications proactively, including negotiations with Local Planning Authorities and planning officers.
- Coordinating clients, external consultants and multidisciplinary project teams to ensure effective project delivery.
- Identifying planning risks and opportunities while ensuring projects are delivered to agreed timescales and budgets.
- Supporting business development, client relationship management and the mentoring of junior members of the team.
About You
- A relevant degree in Town Planning, Geography, Environmental Planning or a related discipline, with a Master's qualification desirable.
- Significant experience within the planning sector, ideally gained within a planning consultancy or similar professional environment.
- MRTPI status or working towards Chartered Membership of the RTPI.
- Strong knowledge of the UK planning system, planning legislation and national and local planning policy.
- Proven experience managing planning projects and applications, with the ability to work independently.
- Excellent communication, report writing and presentation skills, with confidence engaging with clients and key stakeholders.
- Strong commercial awareness, project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- A proactive and solutions-focused approach, with experience supporting or mentoring junior colleagues desirable.
What's on Offer?
- 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell additional annual leave.
- Competitive company bonus scheme and pension.
- Flexible and hybrid working opportunities.
- A varied and exciting portfolio of development projects across the UK.
- Excellent opportunities for career progression, professional development and continued RTPI support.
- The opportunity to take ownership of projects and develop strong client management experience.
- A supportive, collaborative and people-focused working environment.
- The chance to play an important role in the continued growth of an ambitious and forward-thinking planning consultancy.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Planner or Senior Planner looking to develop their career within a growing consultancy. You will have the opportunity to take ownership of projects, strengthen your client relationships and contribute to the delivery of high-quality planning solutions across a diverse UK-wide portfolio.
Interested?
The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates as soon as possible. If you meet the above criteria and are interested in finding out more about this exciting opportunity, please contact Sophie Ferguson on 01792 963134 or email sophie.ferguon@penguinrecruitment.co.uk
