Overview
Planning Consultant / Senior Planning Consultant role based in Bourne End, Buckinghamshire. Penguin Recruitment is supporting a planning and heritage consultancy in their search for a Planning Consultant or Senior Planning Consultant to join their successful and growing team in Buckinghamshire. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a wide range of high-profile projects across residential, commercial, leisure, healthcare, and retail sectors, with major national brands, developers, and public sector bodies.
Location: Bourne End, Buckinghamshire
Salary: Competitive, plus bonus scheme, car allowance, private health insurance, and enhanced annual leave for long service
The Role: This position is ideal for a chartered planner with at least two to five years experience in a consultancy or similar environment. The successful candidate will sit between Senior and Principal level, with clear opportunities for progression and development. The role involves leading on planning applications and appeals, providing expert advice to clients, and actively contributing to business development.
Responsibilities
* Deliver high-quality planning advice to clients and colleagues
* Manage planning applications, appraisals, and appeals
* Write planning and appeal statements; give evidence at hearings
* Attend and lead client meetings, local authority meetings, and public consultations
* Support and mentor junior staff as required
* Liaise with stakeholders to negotiate and resolve planning matters
* Stay up to date with planning policy, legislation, and best practice
* Contribute to fee forecasting and internal reporting
* Proactively identify and secure new business opportunities
* Represent the company at networking events and promote the business via professional platforms such as LinkedIn
Requirements
* Chartered Member of the RTPI or close to submission
* Degree in Town Planning or a related discipline
* Minimum of 2 years experience (Senior Planner level) or 5+ years (Consultant/Principal Consultant level)
* Excellent knowledge of the UK planning system and national policy
* Strong communication and report writing skills
* Confident managing multiple projects and liaising with clients and local authorities
* Commercial awareness and an interest in business development
What’s On Offer
* Competitive salary and bonus scheme
* Car allowance and private health insurance
* Flexible working hours and hybrid model (3 days office / 2 days home)
* Enhanced annual leave for long service
* A wide variety of projects and sectors to work across
* Friendly, professional and supportive team environment
* Genuine opportunities for career growth and development
Contact: For more information, please contact Josh Jones at Penguin Recruitment.
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