Penguin Recruitment Ltd
Senior Town Planner
Cardiff | Hybrid Working Available
Competitive Salary + Benefits Package
Are you an experienced Town Planner looking to take the next step in your career with a highly respected planning consultancy?
Our client is an established and growing multidisciplinary planning and development consultancy with an excellent reputation for delivering expert planning advice across a diverse range of sectors. Due to continued success and an expanding project portfolio, they are seeking a talented Senior Town Planner to join their Cardiff office.
This is an excellent opportunity to work on a broad mix of residential, commercial, mixed-use, regeneration, energy and strategic land projects, supporting high-profile developments across Wales and the wider UK.
The Role
As a Senior Town Planner, you will play a key role in managing planning projects from inception through to determination, providing strategic planning advice and building strong relationships with clients, local authorities and other stakeholders.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Managing a varied caseload of planning applications and appeals.
- Preparing planning appraisals, planning statements and supporting documentation.
- Providing expert planning advice to clients across a range of development sectors.
- Managing client relationships and contributing to business development activities.
- Liaising with local authorities, consultants and key stakeholders.
- Supporting and mentoring junior team members where appropriate.
- Keeping abreast of planning policy and legislative changes.
About You
To be considered for this role, you should have:
- A degree in Town Planning or a related discipline.
- MRTPI status (or be working towards chartership with relevant experience).
- Proven experience within a planning consultancy, local authority or development environment.
- Strong knowledge of the UK planning system.
- Excellent report writing and communication skills.
- The ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
- A proactive and commercially aware approach to client service.
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary and performance-related benefits.
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
- Clear career progression opportunities within a growing business.
- Exposure to a high-quality and diverse project portfolio.
- Ongoing professional development and support.
- A collaborative and supportive working environment.
If you are an ambitious planner looking to join a respected consultancy where you can develop your career while working on exciting and challenging projects, we'd love to hear from you.
For a confidential discussion or to apply, please get in touch today.
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