Principal Town Planner

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Full time
Location: Cheltenham
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Job offered by: CV Library
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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:

Lead Planning Projects:

Take charge of complex planning projects, using your broad knowledge and experience to deliver high-quality outcomes for clients. Manage Planning Applications:

Oversee and process planning applications, providing strategic advice and producing detailed reports and recommendations. Prepare and Present Appeals:

Represent clients by preparing and presenting evidence for planning appeals. Mentor and Support Teams:

Provide leadership and guidance to junior staff, ensuring a clear understanding of current planning issues and legislation. Drive Business Development:

Play a key role in business development, fostering repeat work, and contributing to the company's growth. Client Relations:

Maintain excellent communication with clients, ensuring that reports and recommendations are delivered professionally and on time. Key Requirements The ideal candidate will:

Hold a degree in a town planning discipline and ideally be a member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI). Have 5+ years of relevant experience in either the Local Authority or private sector, with a proven ability to handle complex planning projects. Be able to manage multiple projects and workloads independently, ensuring both commercial and contractual needs are met. Have in-depth knowledge of planning legislation and the ability to apply it across various planning sectors. Possess strong leadership qualities, with the ability to mentor junior staff and lead by example. Be ambitious and eager to enhance the company's reputation for innovation, quality, and timeliness in delivering planning solutions. The Package Competitive Salary Hybrid Working Arrangements Flexible Working Hours 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 (url removed) or call (phone number removed). 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.

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