Urban Development Planner

Job Title: Urban Development Planner/Senior Urban Development Planner

Location:

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting one of the UK's leading housebuilders, operating from 30 regional offices and delivering around 15,000 new homes each year.

The Opportunity:

Penguin Recruitment is seeking a dynamic and self-motivated Urban Development Planner/Senior Urban Development Planner to join a busy Planning Team, covering the Suffolk area. This role offers the chance to manage residential-led developments of varying scales and complexity, from identifying new development opportunities to securing planning permissions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and assess new development opportunities.
• Prepare and submit planning applications, including supporting documents like Design and Access Statements.
• Manage the promotion of sites through Local Plans, including writing representations.
• Project manage consultants and design teams, ensuring successful negotiation with Local Authorities and statutory consultees.
• Organise and lead consultation events, presenting to Town and Parish Councils and planning committees.
• Handle planning appeals, discharge of planning conditions, and non-material amendments.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience: Previous experience in a similar role in the Private Sector or Local Authority.
• Qualifications: Degree qualified, RTPI qualified, or working towards it, with a comprehensive understanding of planning.
• Skills: Strong communication, project management, and negotiation skills, with commercial awareness and the ability to work under pressure.
• Attributes: Self-motivated, ambitious, and able to work both independently and as part of a team. Flexibility and a willingness to learn are essential.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Company car/car allowance
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Bonus scheme
• A valid driver's license is essential for this role.

Requirements:

• Strong understanding of planning regulations and policies.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.