Principal Town Planner
Location:
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Flexible Working Arrangements
Competitive Salary & Benefits Package
About the Company
My client, a respected town planning consultancy in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, is seeking a Principal Planner to join their team. With a reputation for delivering high-quality, customer-centric development management services, they are looking for a skilled and ambitious planning professional who is eager to make a significant impact and grow within a dynamic team.
Key Responsibilities
As a Principal Town Planner, you will:
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Lead Planning Projects:
Take charge of complex planning projects, using your broad knowledge and experience to deliver high-quality outcomes for clients.
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Manage Planning Applications:
Oversee and process planning applications, providing strategic advice and producing detailed reports and recommendations.
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Prepare and Present Appeals:
Represent clients by preparing and presenting evidence for planning appeals.
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Mentor and Support Teams:
Provide leadership and guidance to junior staff, ensuring a clear understanding of current planning issues and legislation.
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Drive Business Development:
Play a key role in business development, fostering repeat work, and contributing to the company's growth.
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Client Relations:
Maintain excellent communication with clients, ensuring that reports and recommendations are delivered professionally and on time.
Key Requirements
The ideal candidate will:
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Hold a degree in a town planning discipline and ideally be a member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI).
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Have 5+ years of relevant experience in either the Local Authority or private sector, with a proven ability to handle complex planning projects.
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Be able to manage multiple projects and workloads independently, ensuring both commercial and contractual needs are met.
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Have in-depth knowledge of planning legislation and the ability to apply it across various planning sectors.
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Possess strong leadership qualities, with the ability to mentor junior staff and lead by example.
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Be ambitious and eager to enhance the company's reputation for innovation, quality, and timeliness in delivering planning solutions.
The Package
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Competitive Salary
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Hybrid Working Arrangements
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Flexible Working Hours
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Life Insurance & Private Medical Care Package
If you're an experienced planning professional with the ambition to take the next step in your career, apply now to become part of a growing and dynamic team that values innovation and excellence in planning.
Interested?
Contact Sofia Conte or call . We have many more vacancies available on our website.
This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position
