Full job descriptionJob Title: Senior Town Planner
Location: Manchester
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000
Are you an experienced Town Planner ready to take the next step in your career?
I’m currently working with a well-established and highly respected multidisciplinary property consultancy who are looking to bring an experienced Senior Town Planner into their Manchester team.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a business with an impressive project portfolio and a strong reputation within the property and development sector.
You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of a varied workload, work closely with clients and stakeholders, and play an important role in delivering planning projects across a range of sectors.
If you’re looking for a role that offers responsibility, variety and genuine opportunities for professional development, this is certainly one worth exploring!
Benefits for the role of Senior Town Planner include:
*Competitive salary of £35,000 - £40,000
*Hybrid working
*Generous holiday allowance
*Contributory pension scheme
*Ongoing professional development
*Opportunities for career progression
*Exposure to a diverse and interesting project portfolio
Duties for the role of Senior Town Planner:
*Managing and coordinating a varied portfolio of planning projects
*Preparing, submitting and managing planning applications
*Producing high-quality planning statements, reports and supporting documentation
*Providing strategic planning advice to clients and project stakeholders
*Undertaking site appraisals and assessing development opportunities
*Liaising with local authorities, clients and external consultants
*Managing planning projects from initial instruction through to determination
*Supporting and mentoring junior members of the planning team
*Keeping up to date with changes to planning legislation, policy and guidance
Requirements for the role of Senior Town Planner:
*A degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline
*MRTPI chartership or working towards chartership
*Previous experience within a planning consultancy, local authority or similar development environment
*A strong understanding of the UK planning system and planning policy
*Experience managing planning applications and development projects
*Excellent written and verbal communication skills
*Strong client-facing abilities and confidence managing stakeholder relationships
*The ability to manage competing priorities and work independently
*A proactive approach with an eye for identifying planning opportunities
Interested?
If you’re an experienced Town Planner looking for a fresh challenge in Manchester, I’d be keen to have a conversation.
Get in touch or send your CV to efan.thomas@penguinrecruitment