Job Description:

Senior Town Planner

Location: Oxford
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000

This is an excellent opportunity to join an independent planning consultancy providing strategic planning advice to landowners, developers, housebuilders, land promoters and rural businesses across the UK. They are currently looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Senior Town Planner to join their growing team in Oxford.

Benefits for the role of Senior Town Planner include:

• Highly competitive salary of £35,000 - £40,000
• Contributory pension scheme
• Hybrid working
• Generous holiday allowance
• Professional development opportunities
• Ongoing personal development and career progression

Duties for the role of Senior Town Planner:

• Managing a varied portfolio of planning projects from initial appraisal through to determination.
• Preparing and submitting planning applications, appeals and supporting planning statements.
• Providing strategic planning advice to clients, including landowners, developers and housebuilders.
• Undertaking site appraisals and assessing development opportunities.
• Monitoring changes to planning policy and legislation.
• Liaising with local planning authorities, clients and other key stakeholders.
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team where required.
• Contributing to business development and maintaining strong client relationships.

Requirements for the role of Senior Town Planner:

• A degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline.
• Previous experience working within a planning consultancy, local authority or related development environment.
• A strong understanding of the UK planning system and planning policy.
• Experience managing planning applications and providing strategic planning advice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and a genuine interest in development and land promotion.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively with colleagues, clients and stakeholders.
• MRTPI qualification or working towards chartership would be advantageous.

If you are a Senior Town Planner looking for your next opportunity in Oxford, I would be keen to hear from you.

For further information, please contact Efan Thomas at Penguin Recruitment:

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