Town Planning | Care Development | Leeds |
My client is one of the UK's leading purpose build residential care home developer and constructor. Established for over 30 years, this company have become renowned in their field. They are currently recruiting a Town Planner to join a thriving care home developer. It is a great opportunity to join this close-knit and well-respected planning team.
Based in Garforth, Leeds, you will already be an experienced Town Planner with a background in either a private or public sector setting, working for a consultancy, local authority, developer, or land promoter.
About the role:
The position will involve managing planning project work in-house, as part of the team. This will involve initial site appraisals and evaluation, preparation of written reports and statements and submission of all planning application documentation. It will also involve meeting and negotiating with Planning Officer's and any/all parties involved in the application processes and being involved in Planning Committee and Appeal situations, as required.
As a result, you will need to be at a stage in your career where you are ready to take ownership of projects - 5 years professional planning experience is therefore the minimum, and ideally you will have more. Whatever your current skill set, you will be offered comprehensive training and support to develop skills and experience in areas where you have not yet had much exposure.
About you:
- Upwards of 5 years experience in a town planning role.
- High standards of written and verbal communication.
- Ambitious, self-motivated but also a genuine team player.
- A keen interest in the full land and planning process
- Full UK driving licence.
Company Benefits
- Discretionary Bonus Scheme payable twice annually
- Pension contribution
- Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave.
- 4-weekly pay (13 pay days per year)
- Free Parking
- Free onsite Gym
Interested in this or other roles in Town Planning please do not hesitate to 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.
The reference number for this advert SC1287