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Senior Town Planner | Principal Town Planner

Job Posted: 5 hours ago

Salary: £ 40,000 - 55,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Job Title: Senior / Principal Planner
 Location: Cheltenham

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a growing and highly regarded planning consultancy in their search for an ambitious Senior or Principal Planner to join their expanding team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a planning professional looking to further build their profile, broaden their experience, and play a key role in delivering high-quality, outcome-focused planning services. You will be part of a collaborative and successful consultancy environment that values flexibility, professional development, and commercial awareness.

Key Responsibilities:

Applying a broad knowledge of planning disciplines to secure appropriate and deliverable outcomes for clients.
Managing and determining planning applications efficiently, producing robust reports and clear recommendations.
Preparing and presenting evidence for appeals on behalf of internal and external clients.
Contributing to service improvements with a focus on efficiency, effectiveness, and value.
Supporting and mentoring junior colleagues, ensuring knowledge sharing and awareness of current planning legislation.
Assisting with business development activities, securing repeat work, and adopting a commercial mindset in all work undertaken.About You:

Degree qualified in Town Planning or a related discipline; RTPI membership is desirable.
Relevant experience within a Local Authority or private consultancy environment.
Able to manage competing priorities while working flexibly to meet both commercial and contractual demands.
Comfortable working independently across a variety of planning sectors, liaising with landowners, developers, and other stakeholders.
Strong working knowledge of current and emerging planning legislation.
Ambitious, motivated, and keen to enhance the reputation of the service through quality and timely delivery.
An excellent communicator with strong written and verbal skills.
A collaborative team player who thrives in a dynamic and growing organisation.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)

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