Senior Planner
Location: Sutton Coldfield
Penguin Recruitment is working on behalf of a well established and growing planning consultancy to recruit a Senior Planner for their Sutton Coldfield office.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Planner to join a respected private consultancy, taking a leading role on a varied portfolio of planning projects and supporting clients through the planning process from initial appraisal through to determination and post-consent matters.
The Role
As a Senior Planner, you will manage your own caseload while contributing to the wider success of the team. Responsibilities will include:
Managing and delivering planning applications across a range of development sectors
Preparing planning statements, appeals and pre-application submissions
Providing clear, commercially focused planning advice to clients
Undertaking site appraisals and planning policy reviews
Liaising with local authorities, stakeholders and project teams
Supporting and mentoring junior planners where required
About You
To be successful in this Senior Planner role, you will ideally have:
A degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline
MRTPI status (or working towards chartership)
Several years' experience within a consultancy or local authority setting
Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and development management
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
The ability to manage projects independently and meet deadlines
Why Apply?
This Senior Planner position offers the chance to join a supportive consultancy environment with exposure to a diverse range of projects and clear opportunities for professional progression.
For more information about this Senior Planner opportunity, please contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment