Town Planner
- Location:
-
Cumbria
- Sector:
- Construction
- Job Type:
- Contract
- Salary:
- Market related
- Reference:
- SK/R/091841
Role
Town Planner
Contract
Barrow-in-Furness
IR35: Inside
Our client has a requirement for a Town Planner, who will be required to work on a contract basis in Barrow-in-Furness.
Role Purpose:
Provide technical town planning expertise to support a major site regeneration programme, ensuring planning requirements are integrated into the project delivery and compliance with local legislation and policies.
Job Role Responsibilities:
- Prepare, submit, and manage planning applications, consents, and approvals.
- Liaise with local authorities, statutory bodies, and stakeholders.
- Provide advice on planning legislation, land use, and development control matters.
- Support project teams by integrating planning requirements into schedules and project delivery.
- Identify and mitigate planning risks throughout the regeneration programme.
Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:
- Proven town planning expertise, ideally with experience in site regeneration or industrial projects.
- Strong knowledge of planning legislation, development control, and land use policies.
- Experience managing planning applications and liaising with local authorities.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Desirable: Understanding of project management principles in multi-disciplinary projects.
- Advantageous: Experience on industrial, defence, or manufacturing sites; awareness of environmental, heritage, and transport planning considerations.
Company information:
At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates.
We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Town Planner looking for new employment.
