Job Title: Senior Town Planner
Location: Manchester
Salary: -35,000 - -40,000

Are you an experienced Town Planner ready to take the next step in your career?

I''m currently working with a well-established and highly respected multidisciplinary property consultancy who are looking to bring an experienced Senior Town Planner into their Manchester team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business with an impressive project portfolio and a strong reputation within the property and development sector.

You''ll have the opportunity to take ownership of a varied workload, work closely with clients and stakeholders, and play an important role in delivering planning projects across a range of sectors.

If you''re looking for a role that offers responsibility, variety and genuine opportunities for professional development, this is certainly one worth exploring!

Benefits for the role of Senior Town Planner include:

• Competitive salary of -35,000 - -40,000
• Hybrid working
• Generous holiday allowance
• Contributory pension scheme
• Ongoing professional development
• Opportunities for career progression
• Exposure to a diverse and interesting project portfolio

Duties for the role of Senior Town Planner:

• Managing and coordinating a varied portfolio of planning projects
• Preparing, submitting and managing planning applications
• Producing high-quality planning statements, reports and supporting documentation
• Providing strategic planning advice to clients and project stakeholders
• Undertaking site appraisals and assessing development opportunities
• Liaising with local authorities, clients and external consultants
• Managing planning projects from initial instruction through to determination
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the planning team
• Keeping up to date with changes to planning legislation, policy and guidance

Requirements for the role of Senior Town Planner:

• A degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline
• MRTPI chartership or working towards chartership
• Previous experience within a planning consultancy, local authority or similar development environment
• A strong understanding of the UK planning system and planning policy
• Experience managing planning applications and development projects
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong client-facing abilities and confidence managing stakeholder relationships
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work independently
• A proactive approach with an eye for identifying planning opportunities

Interested?

If you''re an experienced Town Planner looking for a fresh challenge in Manchester, I''d be keen to have a conversation.

Get in touch or send your CV to efan.thomas@penguinrecruitment