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Salary Job title: Senior/Principal Planner (Part time/Full time)
Location: Gloucester Cheltenham
Salary: 38,000 – 51,000
The Company
Penguin recruitment is delighted to be supporting a multi–disciplinary, planning–led consultancy. The client has an enviable track record for delivery of successful planning applications on projects ranging from individual dwellings through to large, multi–functional schemes. Our project portfolio is wide ranging and includes renewable energy, mineral extraction/restoration, leisure, residential and rural based developments.
Within this role you will work not only as part of the planning team, but also alongside other internal disciplines, thereby building your knowledge base in a supportive team . You will work on all aspects of the planning process, from initial site appraisals through to the preparation and submission of planning applications and associated condition compliance/appeal work. You will manage your own projects and also assist on other larger scale projects.
This role is an ideal opportunity for a planner looking for the next step on their career ladder.
Key job responsibilities:
Assessing the potential of site for a range of developments, identifying opportunities and constraints and advising clients as suchThe promotion of sites for residential and commercial development through the Local Plan processPreparation and coordination of planning (and associated) applications including the drafting of supporting statementsLiaising with internal and external technical specialties, clients and Local Planning Authorities.Preparation of fee proposals and management of project budgetsSupport to more junior members of the teamPromote the Company and to market the Company's services.Maintain a programme of CPD.Undertake general office administrative duties and office housekeeping as directedThe Candidate:
Degree and/or Masters in Town or Spatial Planning
Chartered Member of the RTPIExtensive planning experience in the public or private sectorExcellent written and oral communication skillsSelf–motivated with a can–do attitudeProject management experience including the management of budgets and invoicingTeam playerFull driving licence and use of own carCompany Benefits:
Pension (5%), private healthcare, life cover, 25 days A/l hybrid working, payment of professional fees, company bonus scheme (subject to company performance), free car parking.Interested?
The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)
