At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage diverse planning projects and provide expert advice to clients.
- Company: Leading planning and environmental consultancy with a supportive team culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, private healthcare, and 33 days annual leave.
- Other info: Great opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- Why this job: Join a growing consultancy and make a real impact on exciting development projects.
- Qualifications: 3+ years' planning experience and strong understanding of UK planning legislation.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
Penguin Recruitment are delighted to be supporting a leading planning and environmental consultancy with the appointment of a Senior Planner to join their growing Newcastle team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Planner with 3+ years' consultancy experience who is looking to take the next step in their career, work on a diverse range of exciting projects, and develop their professional expertise within an established and supportive team.
The Role
The successful Senior Planner will work across a varied portfolio of public and private sector projects, providing planning advice and supporting clients in securing planning permissions for a range of development schemes.
You will have the opportunity to work across sectors including residential, commercial, industrial, education, retail, energy, leisure, employment and major infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing a diverse portfolio of planning projects and clients.
- Providing high-quality planning advice throughout the development process.
- Preparing and submitting planning applications.
- Liaising with clients, local authorities, stakeholders and communities.
- Supporting projects across areas including renewable energy, environmental, marine and major infrastructure.
- Contributing to Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and wider environmental projects.
- Managing projects from inception through to completion, ensuring deadlines and client expectations are met.
- Keeping up to date with changes to planning legislation, policy and best practice.
- Supporting and mentoring more junior members of the team.
- Building strong relationships with clients and helping to develop new opportunities.
About You
- A relevant degree in Planning or a related discipline.
- At least 3 years' experience within planning, ideally gained within a consultancy environment.
- Strong understanding of the UK planning system and relevant legislation.
- Experience managing planning applications and projects from inception to completion.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organisational and project management abilities.
- A proactive approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.
- RTPI Chartered or working towards Chartered status would be advantageous.
- Experience within EIA, environmental planning, renewable energy or major infrastructure would be desirable.
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Excellent training and professional development opportunities.
- Support towards professional qualifications and membership fees.
- Contributory pension.
- Private healthcare and life insurance.
- 33 days annual leave including public holidays.
- Annual leave purchase and buy-back scheme.
- Bonus and loyalty schemes.
- Qualifications awards and further career development opportunities.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Planner looking to join a growing consultancy with a strong pipeline of work and genuine opportunities for progression.
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