Job Advertisement: Senior Town Planner – Sheffield
Overview
Are you an experienced Town Planner looking to take the next step in your career? We are seeking a motivated and skilled Senior Town Planner to join a dynamic and growing team in Sheffield. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects across both the private and public sectors, contributing to the development of innovative and sustainable solutions.
This role offers the chance to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of professionals, providing tailored advice and delivering high-quality outcomes for clients. If you are passionate about planning and thrive in a supportive and forward-thinking environment, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities
As a Senior Town Planner, you will:
- Provide expert planning advice to a variety of clients, ensuring their commercial interests are represented throughout the planning process.
- Prepare and deliver high-quality planning reports, applications, and submissions.
- Liaise with and manage technical consultants as part of a wider project team.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships through networking and exceptional service delivery.
- Proactively engage with local planning authorities and other key stakeholders to facilitate project success.
- Lead on smaller projects and contribute to larger, multidisciplinary initiatives.
- Support the growth and success of the Sheffield office by contributing to business development and team collaboration.
Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you should have:
- A degree in Town Planning or a related discipline.
- A minimum of 3 years of professional experience in either the private or public sector.
- A strong understanding of the UK planning system and experience handling a variety of planning issues.
- Excellent written, verbal, and technical communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship management abilities.
- The capability to manage and prioritise multiple projects effectively.
- A proactive and motivated approach to work, with a commitment to delivering high standards.
Day-to-Day
Your typical day as a Senior Town Planner will involve:
- Collaborating with colleagues and clients to deliver tailored planning solutions.
- Preparing detailed planning applications, reports, and supporting documents.
- Engaging with local authorities, stakeholders, and consultants to progress projects.
- Attending meetings, site visits, and networking events to build relationships and identify opportunities.
- Contributing to team discussions and sharing insights to support professional development.
- Balancing office-based work with the flexibility of hybrid working arrangements.
Benefits
We are committed to supporting the wellbeing and professional growth of our team. As a Senior Town Planner, you will enjoy:
- Competitive salary, negotiable based on experience.
- Private healthcare coverage through BUPA.
- Life insurance and a company pension scheme with a salary sacrifice option.
- Cycle-to-work scheme and contributions towards professional subscriptions.
- Enhanced maternity scheme and a supportive, inclusive workplace culture.
- Access to a robust Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programme, including training sessions, presentations, and annual reviews.
- Hybrid working arrangements, with a balance of collaborative office days and independent remote work.
How to Apply
If you are ready to take on this exciting opportunity as a Senior Town Planner in Sheffield, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your experience and suitability for the role. We look forward to welcoming a talented professional to our team. Please send to katy.thorne@penguinrecruitment.co.uk and call me on 01792365109
