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2 weeks ago
Penguin Recruitment is seeking a highly skilled Senior Town Planner to join our team. As a Senior Town Planner, you will play a key role in managing the Planning team and associated Hubs, negotiating and securing planning permission, and responding to planning queries efficiently.
Key Responsibilities- Negotiate and secure planning permission for residential and commercial developments.
- Build the case for planning approval, prepare associated reports and application documentation, and manage applications through to determination.
- Generate ideas for obtaining planning permission and resolving issues, discussing the benefits and disadvantages with the Planning Director.
- Respond to planning queries, liaising with local planning authorities and other organizations as required.
- Stay technically astute and continuously develop professional skills through regular reading and research of the planning system, case law, and other developments.
- Independently prepare, review, and present draft documents for planning appraisals and applications.
- Liaise with other members of the Hub team on planning and administrative matters, including project managing external consultants.
- Attend and support the preparation for public and stakeholder consultation events/exhibitions required for planning applications and report back to colleagues and the wider business.
- Mentor Graduate Planners preparing for their MRTPI and PDP in general.
- Complete other tasks as required by the Strategic Planning Director, senior Directors, or the company as a whole.
- Proven experience as a Senior Planner in the construction or property development industry.
- Strong knowledge of project management principles and best practices.
- Proficiency in planning software and tools, such as MS Project, Primavera, or similar.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- A relevant degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field.
- Membership in a professional body such as the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) is preferred.
- Company Car or Car Allowance: £5,430 per annum (petrol/diesel vehicle) or £7,200 per annum (Electric/PHEV vehicle).
- Annual Discretionary Bonus: Capped at 15% of salary, linked to Group performance (75%) and personal performance (25%) in a financial year.
- Pension: Matched 5% contribution.
- Hours of Work: 39.75 hours per week, 08:00 - 17:00 Monday to Thursday, and 08:00 - 15:30 Friday.
- Elevate: Rewards, recognition, and shopping discounts.
- Healthcare Cashback Scheme.
- Life Insurance: 3 x Annual Salary.
- Annual Leave: 25 days per annum plus 8 bank holidays.
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