Job Description
Senior Town Planner
Location: Hertfordshire (Hybrid)
Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum DOE
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Town Planner to join a leading multi-disciplinary consultancy with an established reputation for delivering high-quality planning and development services across the UK.
This role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of projects across multiple sectors, supporting a well-established client base and contributing to a growing, collaborative planning team. You'll be involved in projects of varying scale and complexity, offering exposure to a broad range of planning challenges and opportunities.
The Role
As a Senior Town Planner, you will play a key role in delivering planning advice and managing projects from inception through to completion. You will take ownership of planning workstreams while supporting the continued development of junior colleagues and helping strengthen client relationships.
Key Responsibilities
Project managing planning applications across a range of scales and complexities
Preparing and coordinating Local Plan representations
Undertaking site appraisals and development assessments
Managing and supporting planning appeal work
Building and maintaining strong client relationships
Contributing to business development initiatives and identifying new opportunities
Working collaboratively with internal teams across a multi-disciplinary environment
About You
The successful candidate will ideally have:
MRTPI chartered status (or working towards chartership if experience strongly aligns)
Previous experience within a planning consultancy or local authority
Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and planning policy
Experience managing planning applications and stakeholder engagement
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively
A proactive approach with strong commercial awareness
What's on Offer?
Competitive salary up to £45,000 per annum, depending on experience
Hybrid working arrangement based in Hertfordshire
Opportunity to work on a broad range of high-profile and varied projects
Clear progression and development opportunities
Supportive and collaborative team culture
Comprehensive benefits package
If you're looking to take the next step in your planning career within a highly respected consultancy offering variety, progression and long-term development opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.
Contact Georgia Cookson on (phone number removed) (url removed)
Job Reference Number: 66963