Senior Town Planner

Full TimeSheffield, South YorkshirePosted 1 week agoReturn to Job SearchJob Title: Senior Town PlannerRef: BM360Location: SheffieldSalary: 45,000 – 55,000This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing planning and development consultancy who provide town planning, urban design, and architectural services to the residential, leisure, retail, and commercial sectors. They are on the lookout for an experienced Senior Town Planner to hit the ground running for their team in their Sheffield studio.Benefits for the role of Senior Town Planner include:Highly competitive salaryContributory pension schemeHybrid workingGenerous holiday allowanceProfessional developmentPersonal developmentDuties for the role of Senior Town Planner:Manage and deliver a varied portfolio of planning projects, ensuring work is completed to a high standard and within agreed timescalesPrepare, coordinate and submit planning applications, appeals, planning statements and supporting documentationProvide strategic planning advice to developers, landowners, housebuilders and other clientsUndertake site appraisals, feasibility assessments and planning policy research to identify development opportunities and potential constraintsSupport strategic land promotion, local plan representations and development plan consultationsLiaise with local planning authorities, statutory consultees, clients and other professional consultants to progress projects effectivelyRequirements for the role of Senior Town Planner:Experience in a town planning role, preferably within a planning consultancy, development organisation or local authorityA relevant degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related disciplineChartered membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI), or be working towards chartershipA strong understanding of the UK planning system, planning policy and development management processesExperience preparing planning applications, appeals, planning statements and related technical documentsThe ability to manage projects, prioritise competing deadlines and deliver high-quality work independentlyExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage with clients and stakeholdersA collaborative mindset, sound commercial judgement and a genuine interest in shaping places and supporting sustainable developmentIf this role interests you or if you are interested in searching for other roles relating to Town Planning please feel free to contact Ben Moore on 01792 365008 or email ben.moore@penguinrecruitment.co.uk. There are many more roles available on our website at www.penguinrecruitment.co.uk.

This is a permanent role