Role: Principal Planner

Location: Cheshire

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a multi-disciplinary who specialise in multiple sectors including energy, infrastructure, minerals and waste, rural and tourism, built development and the public sector.

Business Development & Commercial Judgement:

Work collaboratively with others within the business and the wider group to assist in generating newSupport others in developing client networks and develop your own contacts andHave an awareness of general market trends within your area ofDemonstrate commercial awareness in your work and dealings withTake a proactive and responsible approach to risk management in progressing projects and potential

Professional Excellence

Provide professional and technical expertise within your area ofTake a proactive approach to CPD and stay up to date with policy, guidance and emerging trends within yourApply reasoned and creative thinking to your work and understand the importance of professionalProject a professional attitude in all discussions andProvide clear advice to clients and ensure they are kept informed of progress onContribute to the generation of ideas and new approaches/ techniques relevant to your projects and areas ofQualifications & Experience

An RTPI accredited degree or Masters in a related disciplineA chartered member of the Royal Town Planning Institute.Will have spent considerable time working in the planning industry, ideally including some experience of working in the private sector, and experience of directly managing staff or leading a team.Essential Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Excellent communication skills.Strong client management and resolution including the ability to present at senior levels and across a range of stakeholders.Expert negotiation skills.Excellent project management skills coupled with timeliness and accuracy.Strong report writing skills and ability to review colleagues' work providing constructive feedback.Strong commercial knowledge.A strong awareness of local politics and the interface between planning and politics.Exemplary knowledge and expertise of planning practice legislation across England and Wales.Excellent report writing with a natural ability to explain and discuss planning issues for a varied audience.Interested?

In order to discuss this Planning role and other positions within the sector, please call Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or email your CV to (url removed)