Town Planner

Town Planner 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.

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