Urban Planner Position

5 days ago

Ipswich, United Kingdom Penguin Recruitment Full time
About the Role

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well-established planning consultancy based in the UK. Our client handles a diverse range of planning and listed building consent applications, appeals, and objections for various clients, including business owners, charities, homeowners, and public authorities.

Key Responsibilities
  • Policy Research and Appraisal: Analyze national and local planning policies, planning and design guidance, planning legislation, and case law.
  • Liaison with Architects: Provide technical and design guidance on various planning drawings.
  • Report Production: Create detailed planning reports and statements, including planning statements, design & access statements, grounds of appeal statements, and objection letters.
  • Case Management: Submit planning applications and appeals online, maintain proactive communication with clients, decision-makers, and other relevant parties.
  • Document Management: Maintain and update case files, monitor applications and appeals, and track jobs on the shared work management system.
  • Site Visits: Attend site visits to gather data and assess project progress.
  • Survey Management: Identify, source, commission, and review external surveys and reports as needed.
  • Customer Service: Provide excellent customer service, keeping clients informed, explaining technical matters, and offering professional advice throughout the process.
Qualifications, Experience & Attributes

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Town Planner to join our team. The ideal candidate will have:

  • Experience: Proven experience in handling planning applications in either the private or public sector.
  • Skills: Excellent communication, customer service, writing, and reading comprehension skills.
  • Attributes: Self-motivated, able to work independently, research-minded, curious, logical, and creative problem-solver.
  • Knowledge: Existing understanding of planning policy, legislation, and processes.
  • Team Player: Ability to offer and accept constructive feedback.
  • Work Ethic: Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
  • Driving License: Full driving license and access to a car for site visits.
What We Offer
  • Flexible Hours: Part-time options and bespoke working hours requests considered.
  • Work Schedule: Flexible working hours, with start times between 8-10 am and finish times between 4-6 pm.
  • Holiday: 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
  • Pension Scheme: Generous pension contributions.
  • Remote Work: Potential for working from home based on experience and ability to work independently, with initial office-based work expected.
  • Professional Development: Financial support for additional qualifications, certifications, and training.
  • Social Events: Regular social events and outings, attendance is optional.
  • Bonus Scheme: Performance-based bonuses.

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