Job Title: Chartered Town Planner
Location: Manchester
Penguin Recruitment are delighted to be supporting a well:established property consultancy in their search for a Chartered Town Planner based in Manchester, Asby or Birmingham.
Responsibilities
* Manage and prioritise your own caseload
* Lead on energy and infrastructure projects (water, gas, electricity)
* Undertake site appraisals and pre:application advice requests
* Prepare, submit and manage planning applications and reports
* Deliver clear, bespoke planning advice to clients
* Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders
* Liaise with Planning Officers, Councillors and statutory consultees
* Project manage multidisciplinary teams (e.g. architects, highways, ecology)
* Attend and lead project and client meetings
* Negotiate to secure the best outcomes for clients
* Mentor junior team members, including APC support
* Support team collaboration and share workloads
* Manage budgets, time recording and invoicing
Requirements
* MRTPI qualified (or equivalent experience at senior level)
* Strong experience within planning, ideally including infrastructure or energy projects
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Strong organisational and time management abilities
* Self:motivated with a proactive approach
* High attention to detail and accuracy
* Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
* Strong understanding of the UK planning system and market
* Proficient in Microsoft Office and general IT systems
* Team player with leadership and mentoring capability
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Discretionary bonus scheme
* 25:30 days annual leave + birthday leave + Christmas closure
* Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
* Life assurance (Death in Service)
* Employee Assistance Programme (including family health support)
* Online discounts and savings platform
* 2 days paid volunteering leave per yearFlexible, hybrid working model
* Opportunity to work on high:profile energy and infrastructure projects
Interested?
For applications, or for more information regarding this opportunity, please send your up:to:date CV to Josh Jones at or call
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