Job Description
Job Title: Senior Town Planner
Location: Manchester
Salary: -35,000 - -40,000
Are you an experienced Town Planner ready to take the next step in your career?
I''m currently working with a well-established and highly respected multidisciplinary property consultancy who are looking to bring an experienced Senior Town Planner into their Manchester team.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a business with an impressive project portfolio and a strong reputation within the property and development sector.
You''ll have the opportunity to take ownership of a varied workload, work closely with clients and stakeholders, and play an important role in delivering planning projects across a range of sectors.
If you''re looking for a role that offers responsibility, variety and genuine opportunities for professional development, this is certainly one worth exploring!
Benefits for the role of Senior Town Planner include:
- Competitive salary of -35,000 - -40,000
- Hybrid working
- Generous holiday allowance
- Contributory pension scheme
- Ongoing professional development
- Opportunities for career progression
- Exposure to a diverse and interesting project portfolio
Duties for the role of Senior Town Planner:
- Managing and coordinating a varied portfolio of planning projects
- Preparing, submitting and managing planning applications
- Producing high-quality planning statements, reports and supporting documentation
- Providing strategic planning advice to clients and project stakeholders
- Undertaking site appraisals and assessing development opportunities
- Liaising with local authorities, clients and external consultants
- Managing planning projects from initial instruction through to determination
- Supporting and mentoring junior members of the planning team
- Keeping up to date with changes to planning legislation, policy and guidance
Requirements for the role of Senior Town Planner:
- A degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline
- MRTPI chartership or working towards chartership
- Previous experience within a planning consultancy, local authority or similar development environment
- A strong understanding of the UK planning system and planning policy
- Experience managing planning applications and development projects
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong client-facing abilities and confidence managing stakeholder relationships
- The ability to manage competing priorities and work independently
- A proactive approach with an eye for identifying planning opportunities
Interested?
If you''re an experienced Town Planner looking for a fresh challenge in Manchester, I''d be keen to have a conversation.
Get in touch or send your CV to efan.thomas@penguinrecruitment