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Senior/Principal Town Planner
Job Posted: 12 days ago
Salary: £ 40,000 - 55,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
Expire in: 15 days
Job Description
Title: Senior/Principal Town Planner
Location: Leeds/Manchester/ Sheffield
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting one of the world's leading multi-disciplinary consultancy firms. Renowned for their expertise across infrastructure, energy, environment, transport, and development, they offer unparalleled opportunities for talented individuals in search of a rewarding career.
We are looking to speak with experienced Town Planners at Senior and Principal level to join their highly successful and progressive planning team in the North of England. This is an opportunity to play a key role in delivering some of the UK's most exciting infrastructure and development projects while supporting the continued growth of a consultancy recognised globally for thought leadership in sustainability, Net Zero, ESG, Biodiversity Net Gain, and digital transformation.
You will be part of a genuinely collaborative environment where every voice is valued equally. The organisation works with an impressive portfolio of clients including government bodies, major infrastructure providers, housing and regeneration agencies, transport organisations, local authorities, and private developers.
The Role
As a Senior/Principal Planner, your purpose will include:
Acting as Planning Lead on projects across a range of markets and sectors.
Leading on bid preparation, tender submissions and framework responses.
Acting as lead consultant for multi-disciplinary projects and taking responsibility for project management and delivery.
Providing support and mentorship to junior colleagues while working closely with Planning team leaders.
Collaborating across environmental, engineering, and design disciplines within a multi-disciplinary consultancy environment (UK and international).
Engaging with market and client leads to support business growth and development opportunities.What You Can Bring
A relevant Planning degree (RTPI membership desirable).
Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and resilient approach to work.
Strong time management skills with a proven track record of delivering under pressure.
Understanding of TCPA, DCO, TWAO or equivalent planning applications.
Experience with the Environmental Impact Assessment process, strategic planning and planning policy.
Ability to work effectively as part of multi-disciplinary teams and confidently contribute across projects.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain planning issues clearly and persuasively.
Demonstrable experience in developing client relationships and supporting work winning/market growth.Why Join?
This consultancy has consistently been recognised as one of the best places to work, with awards including LinkedIn's Top 25 Companies and Times Top 50 Employers for Women.
You will benefit from:
Working on some of the UK's most high-profile and complex infrastructure and development projects.
A strong commitment to sustainability, Net Zero and creating social value.
Inclusive employee networks and policies designed to support all backgrounds and lifestyles.
Flexible working arrangements to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.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)Before You Apply
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