Senior Town Planner | Associate Town Planner

Overview

In this role you will manage planning projects from inception to determination within a growing, well-established planning consultancy. You will collaborate with clients, local authorities and stakeholders to provide pragmatic planning advice across a varied project portfolio. The position offers progression for senior planners taking on greater responsibility and influence, including mentoring juniors. You will contribute to high-quality outputs and strategic planning guidance that supports client objectives and project success.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary reflective of experience
• Generous benefits package
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• High-quality, varied workload
• Clear progression and long-term career development

Responsibilities

• Manage planning applications, appeals and pre-application submissions
• Negotiate with local planning authorities and statutory consultees
• Provide strategic planning advice to clients
• Prepare high-quality reports and written submissions
• Interpret planning policy, guidance and case law
• Support junior team members and contribute to team growth (Associate level)

Key requirements

• MRTPI qualified (or close to completion for Senior level)
• Typically 3-5+ years’ experience (Senior) or 6-8+ years’ experience (Associate)
• Background in private consultancy or local authority planning
• Strong written, analytical and communication skills
• Confident managing projects and client relationships
• Proactive, commercially aware and solution-focused

• strong written and analytical abilities
• excellent communication
• client relationship management
• proactive and solution-focused attitude
• interpret planning policy, guidance and case law
• pre-application submissions

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