Job Title: Senior PlannerSalary: £30,000 - £45,000 (dependent on experience)Location: ShrewsburyWorking Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM (with one-hour lunch break)Job Type: Full-time, Hybrid working supported where appropriate

Are you a skilled and ambitious planning professional looking for your next challenge? My client, a leading planning consultancy, is seeking a Senior Planner to join their Applications Team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of planning and appeal casework, with a company that values expertise, collaboration, and professional development.

As a Senior Town Planner, you will assist the Directors, Associate Directors, and Senior Staff in managing a variety of planning and appeal cases. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assessing potential new client files

• Conducting research on planning history and policies

• Undertaking site visits

• Preparing fee quotations and managing applications

• Drafting statements and supporting documentation for planning applications, certificates of lawfulness, and appeals

• Overseeing the preparation of documentation by junior team members and external consultants

• Negotiating with Local Planning Authorities (LPAs) and consultees

• Keeping clients informed throughout the process

• Supervising technical staff and supporting trainee planners

• Managing and submitting appeals, including drafting statements and representing clients

Essential:

• Postgraduate qualification from an RTPI-accredited course

• Chartered Membership of the RTPI

• Strong written communication skills, including the ability to draft clear technical and legal documents

• Effective telephone manner and interpersonal skills

• Ability to conduct thorough and logical research

• Strong IT skills, including proficiency in MS Office and online research tools

• Team player with the ability to manage a busy and diverse workload

• High attention to detail and willingness to learn new skills

Desirable:

• Experience presenting cases at appeal

• Additional expertise in certificates of lawfulness, enforcement, or land use planning (particularly gypsy and traveller cases)

• Competitive salary: £30,000 - £45,000 (dependent on experience)

• Supportive and professional working environment

• Opportunity to work on diverse and interesting projects

• Hybrid working supported where appropriate

• Full-time position based in Shrewsbury, with some out-of-hours work compensated with time off in lieu

• Working hours: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM, with a one-hour lunch break

Interested?

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This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position