Senior Town Planner
Location: Manchester
Salary: £38,000 - £45,000
Are you an ambitious Town Planner looking to take the next step in your career with a well-established, multi-disciplinary property consultancy? Perhaps you're ready for more responsibility, greater exposure to exciting development projects and the chance to work alongside some fantastic industry professionals.
I'm working with a highly regarded property and planning consultancy who are looking to appoint a Senior Town Planner to join their growing Manchester team.
Benefits for the role of Senior Town Planner:
- Competitive salary of £38,000 - £45,000, depending on experience.
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
- Generous annual leave allowance.
- Pension scheme.
- Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- Exposure to a varied portfolio of high-quality projects.
- Supportive team environment with experienced planning professionals.
Duties for the role of Senior Town Planner:
- Managing a varied caseload of planning applications and development projects.
- Preparing and submitting planning applications, appeals and supporting documentation.
- Providing strategic planning advice to developers, landowners and other clients.
- Undertaking planning appraisals and assessing development potential.
- Liaising with local planning authorities, clients and other key stakeholders.
- Preparing planning statements, reports and representations.
- Managing client relationships and ensuring projects are delivered effectively.
- Supporting junior colleagues and contributing to the wider success of the planning team.
Requirements for the role of Senior Town Planner:
- A degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline.
- MRTPI qualified or working towards chartership.
- Previous experience within a planning consultancy or local authority.
- A strong understanding of UK planning legislation, policy and development management.
- Experience managing planning applications and delivering projects independently.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- A confident, proactive approach with the ability to build lasting client relationships.
Interested?
If you're a Town Planner looking for a fresh challenge in Manchester, this could be just the opportunity you've been waiting for!
Whether you're actively considering a move or simply curious about what's out there, I'd be keen to have a confidential conversation and tell you more.
Efan Thomas
efan.thomas@penguinrecruitment.co.uk
