Senior/Associate Town Planner

LEAD Careers; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in Cardiff seeks a Senior Town Planner. This role involves managing planning applications and working collaboratively on significant projects across various sectors. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Town Planning, strong skills in planning processes, and a proactive approach to teamwork.

Benefits

Profit share scheme

Comprehensive company health plan

Private healthcare, pension and life assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Flexible working environment

Professional development plan

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years’ professional experience in planning (public or private sector).
• Proven experience leading and managing planning projects.
• Strong understanding of the UK planning system.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage planning applications, site promotions, and appeals.
• Navigate complex planning processes for a variety of clients.
• Contribute to projects at every stage of the planning process.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Client-facing Skills

Collaboration

Education

RTPI-accredited degree in Town Planning

Chartered Membership of the RTPI

Job description

Senior Town Planner
Location: Cardiff (with hybrid working flexibility)
Salary: £30,000 – £45,000 DOE + benefits

Are you ready to take the next step as a Senior Town Planner with one of Cardiff’s most reputable consultancies?

Our client is an employee-owned, integrated placemaking consultancy experiencing significant growth. Their Planning Team is at the heart of exciting projects across the residential, commercial, health, education, mixed-use regeneration, energy, and industrial sectors.

What makes this opportunity stand out? You’ll work alongside award-winning urban design and landscape architecture teams to deliver planning advice that’s not just about compliance — it’s about creating viable, beautiful, and sustainable places.

Your role will involve:

Leading and managing planning applications, site promotions, appeals, and advising on the development potential of land and buildings

Navigating complex planning processes for a wide range of public and private sector clients (from healthcare providers and educators to major developers and housebuilders)

Contributing to projects at every stage of the planning process

Collaborating with talented urban designers and landscape architects on nationally significant schemes

Key requirements:

RTPI-accredited degree in Town Planning or equivalent (or related qualification)

Chartered Membership of the RTPI (or actively working towards it)

Minimum 4 years’ professional experience in planning (public or private sector)

Proven experience leading and managing planning projects

Strong understanding of the UK planning system

Excellent communication, organisation and client-facing skills

A proactive, collaborative approach

On offer:

Competitive salary (£30,000–£45,000 DOE)

Profit share scheme – as an employee-owned business, your success is shared

Hybrid working with base in Cardiff (or Bristol if preferred)

Comprehensive company health plan

Private healthcare, pension and life assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Flexible working environment that supports your work/family/social life balance

Professional development plan tailored to your goals

An equal opportunities employer with a strong ethos and focus on staff wellbeing

Next steps:

If this sounds like the kind of challenge you’re looking for, click apply to send your CV, or contact Adam Johnston on 07510 919594 for a confidential chat.

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