Senior Town Planner

Job Title:

Senior Town Planner

Location:

Chelmsford Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 This is a fantastic opportunity to join a specialist independent consultancy who provide planning and development services to the residential, commercial, and mixed-use sectors. They are on the lookout for an experienced Senior Town Planner to hit the ground running for their team in their Chelmsford office. Benefits for the role Senior Town Planner include:
Highly competitive salary Contributory pension scheme Remote working Generous holiday allowance Professional development Personal development Duties for the role of Senior Town Planner:
Managing and delivering a varied portfolio of planning instructions, ensuring projects are progressed efficiently and commercially Preparing, submitting and managing planning applications across a range of development types and scales Advising clients on planning strategy, development potential, planning policy and relevant legislation Supporting the promotion of strategic development sites through the Local Plan process, including preparing representations and engaging with local planning authorities Managing planning appeals, enforcement matters, permitted development enquiries and other development management issues Undertaking planning appraisals and providing clear, commercially informed advice on development opportunities and constraints Requirements for the role of Senior Town Planner: A degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline Chartered membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI), or be working towards chartership with substantial relevant experience Proven experience within a planning consultancy, local authority or a similar planning environment A strong understanding of the UK planning system, development management and planning policy Experience managing planning applications and providing strategic planning advice to clients An understanding of Local Plan processes, strategic land promotion and planning appeals Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to present advice and negotiate with clients, consultants and local authorities Strong project management, organisational and problem-solving skills A commercial mindset, with the ability to identify opportunities and deliver practical, client-focused solutions The motivation to take ownership of your work, develop professional relationships and contribute to a growing team If this role interests you or if you are interested in searching for other roles relating to Town Planning please feel free to contact Ben Moore on or email .

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