Senior Town Planner

4 weeks ago


Tunbridge Wells, Kent, United Kingdom Penguin Recruitment Full time

Job Title: Senior Town Planner

Location: Tunbridge Wells office

Role Type: Permanent, full-time role

Salary: Competitive salary, depending on experience

Job Overview:

A Senior Planner is needed to provide professional planning advice to external clients and multidisciplinary teams. This role involves preparing and managing a variety of planning applications while carrying a personal caseload with guidance from the team leader. The projects range from major residential and commercial developments to smaller rural schemes.

About the Firm:

This company is a top regional property consultancy known for its expertise in estate and letting agency, chartered surveying, and town planning.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Work with the planning team to deliver a range of Planning and Development projects
  • Produce and review high-quality planning reports, including development appraisals and planning statements
  • Manage and negotiate planning submissions while collaborating with other disciplines
  • Provide planning support across the business
  • Handle client accounts with a strong focus on client care
  • Assist in preparing fee proposals and tenders
  • Build relationships to identify new work opportunities for the planning team
  • Think creatively and logically to develop effective planning strategies
  • Monitor project finances, control documents, and report on progress
  • Attend events and meetings as required, including occasional out-of-hours commitments

Requirements:

  • Degree in a relevant planning or related discipline (RTPI accredited)
  • Chartered membership of RTPI is desirable; eligibility for membership will be considered
  • Experience in development planning or management, ideally in public or private sectors
  • Strong technical ability with a solid understanding of current planning issues
  • Excellent written, verbal, numerical, and organizational skills
  • Good team collaboration skills
  • Commitment to delivering projects with attention to detail
  • Commercial focus

Additional Requirements:

  • Must have the permanent right to work in the UK
  • Full driving license and access to a vehicle

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