Senior Planner
Location: Cheltenham
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well regarded and growing planning consultancy in their search for a Senior Planner to join their Cheltenham based team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Planner to take on a key role within a collaborative consultancy environment, working on a varied portfolio of planning projects across residential, commercial and mixed-use developments. The role would suit an experienced planner looking to take the next step in their career with increased responsibility and client exposure.
The Role
As a Senior Planner, you will manage planning projects from inception through to determination, providing high-quality planning advice and supporting the wider team.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing and delivering planning applications and appeals of varying scale and complexity
Preparing planning appraisals, statements and strategy reports
Liaising directly with clients, local authorities and key stakeholders
Supporting Local Plan representations and planning policy submissions
Mentoring and supporting junior planners
Assisting with business development and client relationship management
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
Several years' professional planning experience within consultancy or local authority
Strong knowledge of the UK planning system
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Confidence managing projects and client relationships
Progress toward or achievement of MRTPI accreditation
Why Apply?
This Senior Planner position offers clear progression, exposure to high quality work, and the opportunity to play a senior role within a supportive and growing consultancy.
If you are interested in this Senior Planner position, please contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment for further information