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Job Title: Senior / Principal Town Planner
Location: Cheltenham
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a growing and ambitious planning consultancy in their search for a Senior Town Planner / Principal Town Planner to join their team in Cheltenham.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced planning professional looking to take the next step in their career, build their reputation within the industry and work on a varied portfolio of planning projects across the public and private sectors.
The successful candidate will join a supportive and forward-thinking team, providing high-quality, commercially focused planning advice to a range of clients. The role offers excellent exposure to development management, appeals, planning legislation and business development, with the opportunity to take real ownership of projects and client relationships.
The Role
As a Senior / Principal Town Planner, you will be involved in a varied workload, including:
- Managing and processing planning applications from submission through to determination.
- Preparing robust planning reports, recommendations, and supporting documentation.
- Providing professional planning advice to landowners, developers, and other private sector clients.
- Preparing and presenting evidence for planning appeals.
- Keeping up to date with current and emerging planning legislation, policy, and guidance.
- Working across a broad range of planning sectors and development types.
- Providing support, guidance, and mentoring to more junior members of the team.
- Building strong client relationships and contributing to repeat business.
- Supporting wider business development and identifying opportunities for growth.
- Contributing to the continued improvement and development of the planning service.
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About You
The successful Senior / Principal Town Planner will ideally have:
- A degree in Town Planning or a related discipline.
- MRTPI accreditation is desirable, although candidates working towards chartership will also be considered.
- At least 3 years relevant planning experience within either the public or private sector.
- Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and current planning legislation.
- Experience dealing with planning applications and development management.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- The ability to manage your own workload and work independently.
- Experience working with landowners, developers, and other stakeholders.
- A commercially minded approach and the ability to identify opportunities for further work.
- A genuine ambition to progress your career within a growing consultancy.
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What's on Offer?
- Competitive salary and remuneration package.
- Hybrid working arrangements.
- Private medical care.
- Life insurance.
- Excellent career progression opportunities.
- A varied and interesting workload.
- The opportunity to play a key role within a growing planning consultancy.
Interested?
The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, Josh Jones on 362 010.
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