Principal Town Planner

Vivid Resourcing Ltd; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Job summary

Vivid Resourcing Ltd in Nottingham is seeking an experienced Principal Town Planner to lead a varied caseload, provide strategic planning advice and manage applications from feasibility to determination. You will mentor junior staff, develop client relationships with local authorities and private sector clients, and help grow the consultancy’s presence in residential, commercial and mixed-use sectors.

A degree in Town Planning and MRTPI status are highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and client liaison skills.
• Proven project management experience across multiple developments.
• Commercial awareness with ability to develop new business opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead on a varied caseload of planning projects from feasibility to determination.
• Provide strategic planning advice to private sector clients and developers.
• Mentor junior team members and support business development initiatives.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, local planning authorities and multidisciplinary teams.
• Keep up to date with changes to planning policy and development management.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Commercial awareness

Education

Degree in Town Planning

MRTPI or working towards

Job description

Working pattern: Full-time, with flexible working options

Principal Town Planner – Nottingham

Are you an experienced Town Planner looking to take the next step in your career with a growing planning consultancy? We are seeking a motivated and commercially minded Principal Town Planner to join an established consultancy team in Nottingham, working on a diverse portfolio of projects across the residential, commercial and mixed-use sectors.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious planning professional to take a leading role in delivering high-quality planning advice, managing complex projects and building strong relationships with clients, local authorities and other key stakeholders.

The Role

As Principal Town Planner, you will lead on a varied caseload of planning projects, providing strategic planning advice and managing applications from initial feasibility through to determination. You will play a key role in supporting the growth of the business, mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to the continued development of the consultancy's client base.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing and delivering a range of complex planning applications, appeals and strategic planning projects.
• Providing expert planning advice to private sector clients, developers, landowners and other stakeholders.
• Leading projects across residential, commercial, mixed-use and other development sectors.
• Preparing and reviewing planning statements, planning appraisals, appeal submissions and supporting documentation.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, local planning authorities and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Identifying new business opportunities and supporting client development initiatives.
• Mentoring and supporting junior team members, helping to develop the wider planning team.
• Keeping up to date with changes to planning policy, legislation and the wider development industry.

About You

We are looking for an experienced planning professional who combines strong technical knowledge with excellent communication, project management and commercial skills.

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• 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.
• Significant experience within a planning consultancy or a relevant private sector planning role.
• A strong understanding of the UK planning system, planning policy and development management.
• A proven track record of managing planning applications and providing strategic planning advice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage with clients and senior stakeholders.
• The ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• A proactive, commercially aware approach, with an interest in business development and team leadership.

What's on Offer?

• A competitive salary reflective of your experience and expertise.
• The opportunity to work on a varied and challenging portfolio of development projects.
• Clear opportunities for career progression and professional development.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.
• The opportunity to play a key role in the continued growth and success of the consultancy.