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Town Planner

2 months ago

Lancaster, Lancashire, United Kingdom Penguin Recruitment Full time
About the Role

Penguin Recruitment is pleased to be working with a leading developer on the hire of a Town Planner for their office. This is a permanent position.

What We Offer
  • A competitive salary (DOE)
  • Company car or car allowance and bonus
  • Contributory pension
  • Life cover
  • Healthcare
  • Hybrid Working Policy
About the Company

Our client is a FTSE 100 listed company and a leading UK house builder serving communities across the UK. The Town Planner will report to the Land & Planning Manager and will have contact with consultants, local planning authorities, stakeholders and local communities regarding residential development for both immediate and strategic sites.

Key Responsibilities
  • Producing site assessments, detailed examination of planning histories, policy analysis, interpretation and consideration of material considerations, and setting up / inputting into new site -appraisals for immediate and strategic sites in a timely manner to meet required deadlines to maintain the relationship with the Land team and protect the interests of the company.
  • Prepare and project manage different types of planning applications from Outline/Full and Reserved Matters to the discharge of planning conditions accurately so that the Region can maintain delivery of homes on new and ongoing sites.
  • Liaise and brief internal and external layout designers, external consultants and officers at Local Planning Authorities prior, during and post submission in order to develop strong working relationships
  • Prepare Planning Statements, and a range of other planning documents required to support applications accurately and on time so the business can continue to achieve the necessary planning approvals
  • Organise supporting information and attend required stakeholder/public consultation events with professionalism at all times to build confidence with the general public
  • Formulating planning strategies to promote medium and long term development sites through the plan-making process under the guidance of the Planning Manager to continue a pipeline of new sites for the region
  • On occasion to deputise for the Head of Planning to provide support and assistance to the team
  • Monitor development plan progress and associated evidence based and policy documents within each local planning authority area
Requirements
  • Previous experience working in the private or public sector in the field of development management / planning policy
  • Degree / Masters Planning Degree ideally with an MRTPI accreditation and a rounded knowledge of town planning
  • Ability to adapt to change and to work accurately and efficiently under pressure
  • Excellent verbal communication skills
  • Full UK driving licence