Preston
Environment
Permanent | Full Time
ASAP
26/03/2025
16/04/2025
Planner | Senior Town Planner
Location: Preston
Are you a professional, ambitious, and proactive planning professional seeking your next career step? My client, a well-established consultancy, is offering an exciting opportunity to join their dynamic planning team based in newly furnished offices at Riversway Docklands, with excellent transport links. You'll gain exposure to a diverse range of projects across both public and private sectors, providing invaluable opportunities to develop your expertise.
The Role:
As a Planner or Senior Planner, you will play a vital role in delivering planning services to a broad client base, including landowners, developers, local authorities, and property professionals. Key responsibilities include:
* Managing all stages of planning work, from initial appraisals and fee proposals to application submissions, appeals, and inquiries.
* Providing expert planning and policy advice to clients.
* Developing and managing your own client base with budgetary accountability.
* Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver tailored solutions.
What You'll Bring:
* MRTPI membership or working towards chartership.
* Experience in preparing and submitting planning applications.
* Up-to-date knowledge of UK planning legislation, procedures, and methods.
* Ability to manage concurrent projects and deliver within deadlines.
* Excellent communication skills to work effectively across teams and with clients.
* A commercially minded, can-do attitude, with the ability to drive business growth.
What's on Offer:
* Competitive salary reviewed annually based on experience.
* Flexible working options (minimum 37.5 hours per week).
* Private healthcare and paid professional fees.
* Company pension scheme with a 5% employer contribution.
* Structured CPD program for ongoing professional development.
Interested?