Senior to Principal Town Planner – Strategic Land & Development

Overview

In this role, you will shape land promotion and development strategies within a growing planning practice. You will support landowners, developers and project teams from early assessment through determination and appeal, contributing to wide-ranging projects across the UK. You’ll work in a collaborative environment on schemes from small residential to large strategic sites, driving planning analysis and policy interpretation. The role offers development opportunities, mentoring and flexible working, with a clear impact on local and national planning outcomes.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary
• flexible and hybrid working
• full-time or part-time options
• mentoring and learning opportunities
• clear progression and career development
• varied and challenging project portfolio

Responsibilities

• Assist with progressing strategic land opportunities through the planning system
• Prepare planning applications, appeal submissions and supporting documentation
• Undertake planning policy analysis, research and site feasibility reviews
• Produce clear, well-reasoned planning statements and technical reports
• Coordinate with technical consultants and engage with local planning authorities
• Support client communications and provide practical planning advice
• Manage tasks across multiple projects within agreed timescales
• Contribute to team collaboration and ongoing service development

Key requirements

• Relevant planning qualification (RTPI accredited or equivalent)
• Progress toward or achievement of chartered status
• Experience in consultancy, development or related planning environment
• Strong understanding of the UK planning system and policy context
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Proactive, organized and solutions-focused approach
• Willingness to continue developing technical knowledge and professional skills

• proactive
• organized
• solutions-focused
• planning policy analysis
• site feasibility reviews
• preparing planning statements and technical reports

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