At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare planning appraisals and manage applications for diverse development projects.
- Company: Respected property and planning consultancy with a strong team culture.
- Benefits: Career progression opportunities, mentorship from experienced colleagues, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Join a growing team and contribute to exciting development projects.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in town planning while developing your skills and client relationships.
- Qualifications: Experience in town planning, RTPI-accredited degree, and ideally MRTPI status.
The predicted salary is between 58500 - 71500 £ per year.
Full Time Guildford, Surrey Posted 21 hours ago Return to Job Search
Location: Guildford Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a highly regarded property and planning consultancy in their search for an experienced Senior Town Planner to join their established Planning team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated planning professional to join a respected consultancy working across a diverse portfolio of development projects.
The successful candidate will play an important role in delivering planning advice to a varied client base, managing planning applications and appeals, and supporting the promotion of strategic development sites.
The position offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced senior colleagues, take ownership of projects and develop your own client relationships, with a clear opportunity to progress your career within a well-established business.
As a Senior Town Planner, your responsibilities will include: Preparing planning appraisals, identifying development opportunities and advising clients on planning strategy.
Managing and coordinating planning applications, appeals and development plan representations.
Providing commercially focused planning advice, applying current legislation and planning policy.
Managing projects from inception through to submission and determination.
Preparing high-quality planning statements, appeal submissions and local plan representations.
Coordinating external consultants and maintaining effective communication with clients and stakeholders.
Supporting the promotion of development sites through the local plan process.
Building and maintaining relationships with local planning authorities, consultants and professional advisors.
Identifying potential business opportunities and supporting the growth of the wider planning team.
Managing project budgets, deadlines and workloads effectively.
Providing excellent client care and contributing towards the continued success of the business.
To be considered for this Senior Town Planner position, you will ideally have: Previous experience working within the town planning sector, preferably within private consultancy.
Experience across both development management and development plan site promotion.
An RTPI-accredited degree in Town Planning or a relevant discipline.
MRTPI status or be working towards charter Interested?
The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on 01792 362 010 or josh. jones@penguinrecruitment. co. uk
Senior Town Planner in Surrey employer: Penguin Recruitment
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