Chartered Town Planner

Overview

As Chartered Town Planner, you will provide expert planning advice to landowners, developers and private clients while managing a varied range of planning applications. You’ll support strategic development through Local Plan processes and build strong client relationships to drive growth in a collaborative consultancy. You work across residential, commercial and rural sectors, shaping development opportunities and ensuring clear, commercially focused guidance. This role offers ownership of projects and a path for career progression within a growing specialist firm.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional planning advice to private sector clients
• Manage planning applications for residential, commercial, mixed-use and rural projects
• Advise on planning strategies and opportunities to secure permission
• Support promotion of strategic sites through Local Plan processes
• Prepare planning appraisals, representations, statements and supporting docs
• Manage planning appeals and enforcement matters when required
• Liaise with local planning authorities, clients, consultants and stakeholders
• Build and maintain client relationships while contributing to business development

Key requirements

• Chartered Membership of the RTPI (MRTPI)
• A relevant degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or related discipline
• Experience in planning consultancy, local authority or similar environment
• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and development management processes
• Experience managing planning applications and providing clear, commercially focused advice
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple projects
• Proactive and commercially minded with interest in client relationships and growth

• Excellent communication
• Client relationship management
• Organisational skills
• Knowledge of UK planning policy and development management processes
• Experience with planning applications and appraisals
• Strategic planning and policy understanding

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