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Associate Town Planner | Leeds

Employer
Penguin Recruitment
Location
Leeds
Salary
£45000 - £55000 per annum + Benefits package
Closing date
13 Mar 2019

Job Details



Associate Town Planner



Leeds



£45,000 - £55,000 + Bens



Our fantastic client has an urgent need for an Associate Planner to join their Planning team in Leeds. This is an exciting opportunity for a development management practitioner to join an established team. You will be MRTPI qualified with a strong knowledge of the Yorkshire market.



Based on the outskirts of Leeds, our client works with a range of clients from private individuals to major public sector bodies. The company covers all sectors of planning but with a particular focus on Residential, Retail and Rural schemes.



The Associate Planner will be responsible for the delivery of large scale planning applications and to oversee the appeals process when required. You will be an experienced manager, who can motivate and develop his own members of staff whilst supporting the Directors in generating new business. The Associate Planner will need strong written and verbal communication skills as you will be require to chair client meetings and act as a representative for the company at external events.



The Associate Planner will be;

  • A member of the Royal Town Planning Institute with 7+ years post-qualification experience, preferably with experience of working in the private sector
  • Able to work as part of a team and lead project teams.
  • Extensive experience in the preparation, submission and management of a range of planning applications and appeals for residential, mixed-use or logistics projects
  • Confident in managing both clients and projects
  • Commercially aware with business development skills.
  • Skilled in negotiation and in liaising with clients, local authorities and other stakeholders
  • Hold strong in written communication with an ability to provide clear and concise reasoned advice to clients
  • Able to manage workload, budgets and to co-ordinate projects (with colleagues and sub-consultants)
  • Hold a full UK driving licence plus access to a car




As a reward for your hard work, the Associate Planner will receive a generous base salary, accompanied with a fantastic benefits package. This package includes contributory pension and a lucrative bonus scheme. With their commitment to developing their staff, there are ample opportunities for progression to Associate Director level and beyond.



If you feel this role may be of interest, we would love to hear from you! Call Myles Hooban now on 01792 365 103 or email Myles.Hooban@penguinrecruitment.co.uk. If you have any questions, feel free to get in touch.

Company

Penguin Recruitment has over 10 years experience in the Town Planning Sector. Our dedicated team of Planning Consultants are actively working with Consultancies, House Builders, Strategic Land Promoters and Local Authorities across the UK.

Whether you are a Graduate looking for that first career step, an Associate Director looking for that strategic move, or an employer in the Town Planning Sector looking for a Recruitment Partner, Penguin’s considerable experience can help you achieve your goal.

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Company info
Telephone
0121 442 0646
Location
166B Alcester Road
166B Alcester Road
Moseley
Birmingham
West Midlands
B13 8HS
United Kingdom

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