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Lead Town Planner

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Bedford, Bedford, United Kingdom Penguin Recruitment Full time
About the Role

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading development company in the UK on the hire of a Principal Town Planner. This is a full-time role with flexible working options.

About the Company

Our client is a specialist in Crematoria and Cemetery Planning, Design, and Environmental Services. They undertake challenging and varied projects across the UK for both public and private sector clients, with project values ranging between £250k to £20m.

Key Responsibilities
  • Project Management: Lead and manage the planning process for multiple large-scale projects, ensuring high-quality deliverables and adherence to project timelines.
  • Planning Reports: Prepare, review, and sign off on comprehensive planning reports.
  • Strategic Planning Advice: Provide strategic planning advice to clients, helping them navigate complex regulatory issues.
  • Representation: Represent the company at planning committees, public consultations, stakeholder events, and meetings with government bodies and other key stakeholders.
  • Team Management: Manage and coordinate multidisciplinary teams, including external consultants, to ensure cohesive project delivery.
  • Planning Applications: Oversee the submission of planning applications, including pre-application discussions, application documents, and post-decision conditions.
  • Planning Policy: Take a leading role in the preparation of planning policy documents and feasibility studies for new and existing projects.
  • GIS and Planning Tools: Utilise GIS systems and other planning tools to assess site suitability and inform strategic decision-making.
  • Project Monitoring: Monitor and report on the status of planning applications, appeals, and other relevant planning activities, ensuring all actions are completed in a timely manner.
  • Planning Conditions: Advise on planning conditions, variations, and enforcement matters through the full project lifecycle (RIBA Stages 1-6).
  • Team Development: Drive continuous improvement within the planning team, ensuring a culture of excellence and innovation.
About the Opportunity

This is a unique opportunity for a highly motivated Principal Planner to join a forward-thinking consultancy and contribute to its ongoing success. You will have the autonomy to lead major projects and the support to further your professional development in a niche and rewarding field.