Senior Town Planner / Associate Town Planner / Director
Location: Wolston Office (Near Rugby)
Job Type: Full-Time or Part-Time
The Company
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting an independent Property Consultancy with over 230 years of history. With offices in Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Warwickshire, and Somerset, we serve a diverse clientele, including rural landowners, commercial institutions, and charities.
The Role
You will be an experienced Planner and will play a key role in the promotion of land through Local and Neighbourhood Plans and engage in general planning work. This role requires someone who can collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team to advise a variety of landowning clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Land Promotion: Advising on land promotion in the Midlands and beyond, including submission of representations at all stages of Plan preparation up to Examination.
- Planning Appraisals & Applications: Conducting planning appraisals, engaging in pre-application discussions, preparing and submitting planning applications for diverse projects from large-scale developments to smaller rural schemes.
- Consultant Management: Appointing and managing consultant teams.
- Appeals & Prior Approvals: Advising on and submitting planning appeals and prior approval applications.
Experience & Qualifications
- Qualifications: RTPI accreditation is welcomed but not required; RICS qualification is expected for candidates from a surveying background with extensive planning experience.
- Sector Experience: Background in either private or public sectors, with experience reflecting the complexity of project workload.
What's On Offer?
- Flexible Working: Both full and part-time applications are welcome.
- Salary & Benefits: Competitive salary based on experience, flexible and hybrid working options, generous holiday allowance, discretionary bonus package, and coverage of professional subscriptions and CPD.
Interested?
The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on or