Job Description
Bennett and Game are delighted to represent a well-established, employee-owned multidisciplinary practice seeking an ambitious Senior Town Planner to join their growing team in their Cardiff office. Our client has a team of 29 professionals, with 18 based in Cardiff and 11 in Bristol, working collaboratively across planning, urban design, and landscape architecture. They specialise in a variety of sectors, including Residential, Education, Heritage, and Commercial.
As part of the Planning team, the successful Senior Town Planner will have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects from inception to delivery, including Leisure, Educational, Residential, Healthcare, and Mixed-use developments. Our client takes pride in providing high-quality planning advice that adds real value to projects, and they are seeking an individual with strong analytical and communication skills. The role will involve the preparation and submission of planning applications, appeals, and development appraisals.
This is an excellent opportunity to join an employee-focused company where you will play a key role in shaping planning strategies, mentoring junior colleagues, and contributing to the company's continued growth and success.
Senior Town Planner Job Overview
* Undertaking a range of tasks, including landscape design and occasional landscape planning.
* Working both independently and collaboratively within a team.
* Supporting and overseeing junior members of staff.
* Assisting in delivering high-quality projects within client briefs and budgets.
* Engaging with clients and stakeholders across a variety of sectors, including Residential, Leisure, Educational, Healthcare, and Retail.
Senior Town Planner Job Requirements
* Minimum of 5 years post-qualification industry experience.
* Degree and/or Master's in Town Planning or related discipline.
* MRTPI qualified (or working towards Chartered status).
* Strong understanding of UK planning policy and development management.
* Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Senior Town Planner Salary & Benefits
* Competitive salary ranging from £35,000 to £40,000, depending on experience.
* Hybrid working arrangements.
* 23 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and Christmas shutdown.
* Annual bonus schemes.
* Healthcare benefits.
* Pension scheme.
* Bike-to-work scheme.
* Professional fees covered.
Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.
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