Associate Town Planner - Penguin Recruitment Ltd : Job Details

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be working with a highly regarded, independent consultancy on the hire of an Associate Town Planner to join the busy and successful office in London.

The company offers nationwide coverage and has developed a stellar reputation for being a passionate business that secures the right outcomes for their clients. The team specialises in large scale regeneration projects, nationally significant infrastructure projects and housing development, and hold offices in the North & South of England.

In this role, you will work in a collaborative, dynamic environment alongside leaders in the field of planning and development who will invest in you to reach your professional goals.

Key role responsibilities

• Analyse complex planning matters, in the context of up-to-date planning policy and case law and making sound judgements in applying the planning balance to provide clear commercial advice to clients.
• Working alongside associate directors and directors, to lead on major aspects of the very large and complex projects across all consenting regimes including, Development Consent Orders (DCOs) and Transport and Works Act Orders (TWAOs).
• Lead on larger TCPA projects to provide scheme development advice in the pre-app stage, preparing and oversight of all application deliverables, submitting the application and seeing it through to determination.
• Take full responsibility for project related matters including the management of junior colleagues on projects.
• Manage large project teams of external consultants and stakeholders to secure the best schemes and the best outcomes for clients.
• Produce well written, clear, and comprehensive reports and correspondence.
• Lead on the drafting and submission of fee proposals and tender documents
• Manage, coach and mentor junior colleagues, including overseeing the workload, of junior colleagues within the team to ensure that their work is able to meet our exacting standards.

What do I need to hold/demonstrate to apply

• Degree or higher in relevant subject.
• RTPI or RICS accreditation
• Has industry leading expertise in one or more technical specialism.
• Experience of medium and large-scale projects ideally including on infrastructure and mixed-use regeneration schemes.
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Good presentation skills and experience of presenting to committees
• An excellent understanding of UK planning law
• A strong commercial awareness and exercises sound judgment and integrity
• Positive, hard-working attitude.
• Independent complex problem solving abilities.
• Enjoys responsibility and integrating/collaborating with other teams.

What's on offer

• Competitive salary subject to relevant experience.
• Pension.
• 28 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays and the ability to buy additional annual leave after two years service.
• Following probation, there is an excellent benefits scheme including discretionary bonus', a range of health benefits, private medical insurance, travel season ticket loans and cycle-to-work scheme.

What next?

The Director leading this recruitment is keen to meet with suitable Associate Town Planners ASAP so please register your interest below by clicking 'apply'.

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