Senior Town Planner | London

Senior Town Planner

London

£40,000 - £50,000pa



My client is a highly regarded, independent consultancy offering a range of planning and development related services. Penguin Recruitment is delighted to present the opportunity for a Senior Planner with previous experience to join their rapidly growing Planning team in Soho London.



The established Planning team specialises in large scale mixed-use regeneration projects, infrastructure, housing and complex development schemes and pride themselves on getting the best outcomes for our clients. They see planning from the client's viewpoint and have a pragmatic, proportionate approach.



Key role responsibilities

• Working alongside senior colleagues manage and deliver a variety of planning projects including all aspects of advice, planning applications, appeals and complex projects working across various disciplines.
• Preparing well considered and accurate planning advice.
• Produce comprehensive reports and correspondence.
• Manage and build relationships with new and existing clients.
• Leading on some project client meetings.
• Playing a key role in the preparation of tenders.
• Assist with management of a consultant team.
• Coach and support junior employees.

Candidate Requirements

• Degree or higher in relevant subject.
• RTPI accreditation (or working towards).
• Experience of medium and large-scale projects ideally on large scale infrastructure projects, appeals, inquiries or major residential development.
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• A good understanding of UK planning law.
• A strong commercial awareness and exercises sound judgment and integrity.
• Positive, hard-working attitude.
• Independently problem solves.

What's we offer

• Competitive salary subject to relevant experience.
• 28 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays.
• Following probation: Discretionary bonus, Private Medical Insurance, Season ticket loans and Cycle scheme.

My client offers a great place to work within the office and beyond and offers a full programme of events to help you reach your professional goals!



Interested?

For applications, please send your up-to-date CV to Megan Field at megan.field@penguinrecruitment.co.uk, or call 01792 365 104 to discuss this opportunity and others in the Town Planning sector!