Senior Town Planner

Overview

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Town Planner to join a growing planning team. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded planner to work on a diverse portfolio of projects across sectors including residential, mixed-use, commercial, retail, and strategic land

.The successful candidate will play a key role in managing planning applications, advising clients, and supporting junior members of the team while contributing to business development activities

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Key Responsibiliti

• esManaging a wide range of planning projects from inception through to determinatio
• n.Preparing and submitting planning applications, appeals, and supporting documentatio
• n.Providing strategic planning advice to clients across a variety of sector
• s.Liaising with local authorities, stakeholders, consultants, and external partner
• s.Managing client relationships and acting as a key point of contac
• t.Supporting junior planners through mentoring and technical guidanc
• e.Attending client meetings, committee meetings, and public consultations where require
• d.Monitoring changes in planning legislation and polic
• y.Assisting with business development and identifying new opportunitie

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Requireme

• ntsMRTPI qualified or working towards chartersh
• ip.Proven experience within either a planning consultancy, developer, or local authority environme
• nt.Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and planning poli
• cy.Experience managing planning applications and client relationships independent
• ly.Excellent written and verbal communication skil
• ls.Commercial awareness and ability to manage multiple projects effective
• ly.Full UK driving licence preferr

ed.
Desirable Experi

• enceExperience across residential and mixed-use developme
• nts.Project management experie
• nce.Business development or client acquisition expos
• ure.Experience mentoring junior staff memb

ers.
What’s on

• OfferCompetitive salary and benefits pac
• kage.Hybrid/flexible working arrangem
• ents.Clear progression opportuni
• ties.Exposure to high-profile and complex proj
• ects.Supportive and collaborative team environ