Job Description
Ipswich, Suffolk
Competitive Salary + Benefits + Career Progression
Our client is a well-established and highly respected property and building consultancy operating across East Anglia. Due to continued growth within their Planning team, they are seeking a Town Planner (ideally Chartered) to join their Ipswich office.
This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a multidisciplinary practice offering planning, architecture, surveying and development consultancy services across a broad range of residential, commercial, agricultural and mixed-use projects. The business has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality advice and securing successful planning outcomes throughout the region.
The Role
Working as part of an experienced consultancy team, you will provide planning advice and project management support across a varied portfolio of developments. The role offers exposure to planning applications, appeals, site promotions, local plan representations and wider strategic planning projects.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Managing planning applications from inception through to determination
- Preparing planning statements, supporting documentation and development appraisals
- Providing strategic planning advice to private and commercial clients
- Liaising with local authorities, consultees and stakeholders
- Supporting planning appeals and enforcement matters
- Assisting with land promotion and Local Plan representation work
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships
- Contributing to business development and team growth initiatives
About You
The successful candidate is likely to have:
- MRTPI status (or be working towards chartership with significant relevant experience)
- Previous experience within a planning consultancy, local authority or multidisciplinary property environment
- Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and planning policy framework
- Excellent report-writing and communication skills
- Experience managing client relationships and multiple projects simultaneously
- A proactive and commercially aware approach
- Full UK driving licence
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary dependent on experience
- Opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects across East Anglia
- Supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary environment
- Clear career progression opportunities
- Ongoing professional development and CPD support
- Flexible working arrangements
- Comprehensive benefits package
This position would suit an ambitious Chartered Town Planner looking to develop their career within a growing consultancy that combines strong regional presence, technical expertise and an excellent reputation for delivering successful planning outcomes.
For a confidential discussion and further information, please contact us today.