Senior Town Planner

Job Description

REF: NE4448\n\nSenior Town Planner - Leicester - £Negotiable \n\nAre you a seasoned Town Planner seeking your next exciting challenge? On behalf of our prestigious client, we're looking for an experienced and dynamic Senior Town Planner to join their forward-thinking team. This is a unique opportunity to work with a company that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth while delivering impactful projects that shape communities.\n\nAbout the Role\nAs a Senior Town Planner, you'll play a pivotal role in driving planning initiatives, managing complex projects, and providing expert advice to clients and stakeholders.

You'll lead the preparation of planning applications, strategic plans, and environmental assessments, ensuring compliance with regulations while embracing creative and sustainable solutions.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nManage planning applications and appeals from inception to approval.\nConduct site appraisals, impact assessments, and feasibility studies.\nLiaise with clients, local authorities, and stakeholders to achieve planning objectives.\nProvide strategic advice on planning policy and development opportunities.\nMentor junior team members, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.About You\nWe're looking for someone with:\n\nA degree in Town Planning or a related field (RTPI membership is highly desirable).\nProven experience in a similar role, managing diverse and complex planning projects.\nStrong knowledge of UK planning legislation and policy.\nExcellent communication and negotiation skills.\nA proactive, solution-focused mindset with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.What's in It for You?\n\nA competitive salary and benefits package.\nOpportunities for professional development and career progression.\nA supportive, collaborative, and innovative work environment.\nThe chance to work on high-profile and meaningful projects that make a difference.How to Apply\nIf you're ready to take the next step in your planning career, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your CV to (url removed). Alternatively you can call Neil Ellerton of Penguin Recruitment on (phone number removed) for an informal conversation about this and similar roles