Senior Town Planner
Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland
Company: Juno Planning and Environmental Ltd
Salary: Dependant on experience
About Us:
We are a leading planning consultancy shaping the future of urban and rural landscapes across Ireland and the UK. Our expert team collaborates with public and private sector clients to deliver innovative, sustainable, and community-focused planning solutions. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Town Planner to join our dynamic team who have successfully delivered significant projects including, Belfast Grand Central Station, Ulster University Belfast campus, large-scale renewable energy and infrastructure projects and a range of education and healthcare projects.
We are committed to positive placemaking and as a market leader in providing Social Value on large scale development projects, we are known for high quality professional services, with our clients trusting us to deliver innovative and robust planning solutions for their projects with a unique level of personal care and attention.
Job Description:
As a Senior Town Planner, you will take a lead role in managing and delivering a diverse range of complex planning projects. You will be responsible for providing expert planning advice, leading projects, and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality planning services. It is anticipated that the candidate will manage a portfolio of projects reporting to the Director and senior team and managing junior staff. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional looking to advance their career in a supportive and forward-thinking consultancy with direct exposure to major development projects which help shape and improve the world around us.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage planning projects from inception to completion, co ordinating multidisciplinary teams across projects, and ensuring timely and budget-conscious delivery.
- Provide expert advice on planning policies, regulations, and procedures to clients and stakeholders.
- Prepare and submit planning applications, appeals, and supporting documentation.
- Conduct site assessments, feasibility studies, and impact analyses.
- Liaise with local authorities, statutory bodies, and other stakeholders to negotiate and secure planning approvals.
- Undertake and lead Pre-Application Community Consultation as part of the planning application process.
- Mentor and support junior planners, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
- Stay up to date with changes in planning legislation, policy, and best practices to maintain and enhance professional knowledge.
Qualifications and Experience:
- A degree in Town Planning.
- Full membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) or the Irish Planning Institute (IPI).
- A minimum of 5 years’ professional experience in a planning consultancy or local planning authority.
- Proven track record of successfully managing and delivering complex planning applications.
- Familiarity with the Northern Ireland planning system, with clear evidence of a sound working knowledge of NI, UK or ROI planning jurisdictions, at the level required for this Senior Planner role.
- Strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Excellent report writing skills with attention to detail.
- Proficiency in relevant software and tools including Microsoft Office - Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
Candidate Profile
We are looking for someone who is passionate about positive placemaking, can easily identify with our values and brings relevant experience which will support the requirement for high levels of professionalism and individual responsibility. We are looking for someone who is an excellent communicator, is comfortable presenting and leading meetings, interacting with multidiscipline teams, communicating with clients and who can produce high quality client ready materials, with proven ability to compile, analyse and interpret data and policies. The candidate should have a demonstrable interest and enthusiasm for the planning profession. A full driving licence and access to a car is required.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package including private healthcare and contributory pension scheme.
- A supportive and inclusive work environment.
- Hybrid working arrangements.
- The opportunity to work on exciting and impactful projects that shape the future of where we live.
How to Apply:
If you are passionate about planning and want to make a positive difference to the world around you, we would love to hear from you. Please send us your CV which should include demonstratable experience relevant to the role.
Interested applicants please submit your CV via clicking APPLY NOW.
Closing Date: 30th September 2024
Juno is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.