Penguin Recruitment is pleased to be working with a recognised leader in the development sector on the hire of a Town Planner for their office in Lancaster! This is a permanent position.
Our client is a FTSE 100 listed company and a leading UK house builder serving communities across the UK. The Town Planner will report to the Land & Planning Manager and will have contact with consultants, local planning authorities, stakeholders and local communities regarding residential development for both immediate and strategic sites.
The role will include:
- Producing site assessments, detailed examination of planning histories, policy analysis, interpretation and consideration of material considerations, and setting up / inputting into new site -appraisals for immediate and strategic sites in a timely manner to meet required deadlines to maintain the relationship with the Land team and protect the interests of the company.
- Prepare and project manage different types of planning applications from Outline/Full and Reserved Matters to the discharge of planning conditions accurately so that the Region can maintain delivery of homes on new and ongoing sites.
- Liaise and brief internal and external layout designers, external consultants and officers at Local Planning Authorities prior, during and post submission in order to develop strong working relationships
- Prepare Planning Statements, and a range of other planning documents required to support applications accurately and on time so the business can continue to achieve the necessary planning approvals
- Organise supporting information and attend required stakeholder/public consultation events with professionalism at all times to build confidence with the general public
- Formulating planning strategies to promote medium and long term development sites through the plan-making process under the guidance of the Planning Manager to continue a pipeline of new sites for the region
- On occasion to deputise for the Head of Planning to provide support and assistance to the team
- Monitor development plan progress and associated evidence based and policy documents within each local planning authority area
Required experience, qualifications and skills
- Previous experience working in the private or public sector in the field of development management / planning policy
- Degree / Masters Planning Degree ideally with an MRTPI accreditation and a rounded knowledge of town planning
- Ability to adapt to change and to work accurately and efficiently under pressure
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Full UK driving licence
What's in it for you?
- Salary competitive (DOE)
- Company car or car allowance
- Contributory pension
- Life cover
- Healthcare
- Bonus
- Hybrid Working Policy
Interested?
The Director leading this recruitment is keen to speak with suitable Town Planners ASAP so please express your interest below by clicking 'apply'.
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