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Senior Town Planner

TN United Kingdom

Manchester

On-site

GBP 35,000 - 65,000

Full time

19 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Town Planner to lead projects in renewable energy and large infrastructure. This role involves providing expert planning advice, managing project teams, and engaging with stakeholders to ensure project success. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in town planning, particularly in renewables, and excellent communication and leadership skills. Join a forward-thinking consultancy that values professional development and offers flexible working hours, a competitive salary, and a supportive work environment where your contributions will make a significant impact.

Benefits

Flexible working hours
Company pension at 5%
Performance related bonus
Private health care
Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

  • Chartered Town Planner with RTPI membership is highly desired.
  • 3-5 years of experience in town planning with focus on renewables.

Responsibilities

  • Provide expert planning advice on renewables and large infrastructures.
  • Lead project teams and ensure successful project delivery.
  • Conduct site assessments and feasibility studies.

Skills

Effective communication skills
Analytical skills
Problem-solving skills
Organizational skills

Education

Chartered Town Planner with RTPI membership
3-5 years of experience in town planning

Job description

Job Title: Senior Town Planner
Location: Manchester
Job Type: Full-time, Hybrid

About Us: I am currently working with a leading planning consultancy who are looking to grow their teams in both of their offices. They have a large focus on renewable energy solutions, waste, and large infrastructure projects so the right candidate will have previous experience across these sectors!

Role and Responsibilities: As a Senior/Principal/Associate Town Planner, you will play a key role in managing and leading projects related to renewable energy and large infrastructure developments. Your responsibilities will include:

  1. Providing expert planning advice on a range of projects, with a focus on renewables and large infrastructures.
  2. Leading project teams, coordinating with various stakeholders, and ensuring successful project delivery.
  3. Conducting site assessments, feasibility studies, and contributing to the development of planning strategies.
  4. Engaging with clients, local authorities, and other relevant bodies to facilitate project approvals.
  5. Keeping up-to-date with planning policies and regulations, and advising clients on their implications.

Qualifications and Experience:

  1. Chartered Town Planner with RTPI (Royal Town Planning Institute) membership is highly desired.
  2. Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in town planning, with a specific focus on renewables or large infrastructure projects.
  3. Strong knowledge of UK planning policies and regulations.
  4. Excellent project management and leadership skills.

Skills and Attributes:

  1. Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
  2. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  3. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  4. Detail-oriented and organized approach to work.

Benefits:

  1. Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
  2. Flexible working hours.
  3. Company pension at 5%.
  4. Performance related bonus which is part tax-free.
  5. Private health care.
  6. Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV to ashleigh.waterhouse@carringtonwest.com or call 02393 876 054.

Job reference: 49671

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