Our client has a requirement for a Town Planner, who will be required to work on a contract basis in Barrow-in-Furness.
Role Purpose
Provide technical town planning expertise to support a major site regeneration programme, ensuring planning requirements are integrated into the project delivery and compliance with local legislation and policies.
Job Role Responsibilities
* Prepare, submit, and manage planning applications, consents, and approvals.
* Liaise with local authorities, statutory bodies, and stakeholders.
* Provide advice on planning legislation, land use, and development control matters.
* Support project teams by integrating planning requirements into schedules and project delivery.
* Identify and mitigate planning risks throughout the regeneration programme.
Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications
* Proven town planning expertise, ideally with experience in site regeneration or industrial projects.
* Strong knowledge of planning legislation, development control, and land use policies.
* Experience managing planning applications and liaising with local authorities.
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
* Desirable: Understanding of project management principles in multi-disciplinary projects.
* Advantageous: Experience on industrial, defence, or manufacturing sites; awareness of environmental, heritage, and transport planning considerations.
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