Senior Town Planner
Listed on 2026-10-04
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Design & Architecture
Environmental & Urban Planning
Location:
Office-Based (Full-Time)
Salary:
Competitive, DOE
Type:
Permanent
Our client is a well-established, family-run planning consultancy with a strong reputation and a growing workload. The business is currently made up of two full‑time Chartered Planners, supported by an experienced administrative team, and is experiencing a sustained increase in project demand. As part of their continued growth, they are looking to appoint either a Town Planner or Senior Town Planner to join their close‑knit team.
The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering planning advice across a varied portfolio of projects and helping support the next phase of the company's expansion.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated town planner seeking greater responsibility within a smaller consultancy environment where their contribution will have a direct impact on the business.
- Managing a range of planning applications and appeals.
- Providing planning advice to clients across various sectors.
- Preparing planning statements and supporting documentation.
- Liaising with local authorities, clients, and stakeholders.
- Assisting with business growth and client development opportunities.
- MRTPI status (or be working towards Chartership if applying at Planner level).
- Approximately 4-5 years' planning experience within either the private or public sector.
- Strong knowledge of the UK planning system.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- The ability to manage projects independently and work effectively within a small team environment.
- Opportunity to join a busy and growing consultancy.
- Genuine career progression opportunities.
- Close collaboration with experienced Chartered Planners.
- Supportive family‑run culture with a strong team ethos.
- The potential to help shape future growth plans, including mentoring future junior and graduate hires as the business expands.
If you're looking for a role where you can make a tangible impact within a thriving consultancy, we'd love to hear from you.
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