Senior Town Planner; MRTPI

• Region- UK - West; UK - South West; UK - West Midlands
• Province Gloucestershire
• Postal Code GL50
• Country United Kingdom

Location: Cheltenham (Hybrid working available)

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Future Gen Recruitment is representing an ambitious and growing planning consultancy based in the South West that delivers high-profile and technically challenging projects across residential, mixed-use, regeneration, infrastructure, and strategic development.

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Town Planner with a strong planning background and the confidence to lead on significant projects, support business growth, and work collaboratively across multi-disciplinary teams.

In this varied and senior role you’ll be expected to:

Lead on key planning applications from inception to delivery

Prepare high-quality planning statements, design and access statements, and supporting planning documentation

Manage client relationships and develop new business opportunities

Coordinate with internal teams (design, urbanism, environmental and transport specialists) and external stakeholders

Provide sound technical planning advice across a mix of strategic and development management work

Represent projects at pre-application meetings, committee hearings and public consultations

Mentor and support more junior planners and contribute to team growth

A recognised planning qualification (relevant degree or equivalent)

Chartered (or near Chartered) membership of the RTPI

2+ years’ relevant planning experience
, ideally including major or mixed-use development and strategic work

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong project and client management capability

Commercial awareness and a proactive mindset

Ability to balance technical detail with commercial outcomes

✔ Competitive salary (between £30,000 to £50,000 DOE) with regular reviews

✔ Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

✔ Supportive, collaborative, and ambitious work culture

✔ Opportunities to work on complex, high-profile projects

✔ Ongoing professional development and CPD support

✔ A clear pathway for career progression within a growing team

✔ Profit share / performance-linked bonuses (role dependent)

✔ Company support for RTPI membership and chartership development

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys variety, thrives in a multi-disciplinary setting, and wants the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that make a difference in both local and regional contexts.

For a confidential discussion or to submit your application, please contact: