Senior/Associate Town Planner – Hybrid (Chelmsford)

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Essex; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established planning consultancy is seeking a Senior to Associate level Town Planner to join their team in Chelmsford. This role involves managing planning projects, providing strategic advice, and mentoring junior members. Ideal candidates will have proven UK planning experience and be MRTPI qualified or working towards it. The position offers a hybrid work model with strong opportunities for career growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in consultancy or local authority preferred.
• Comfortable in a client-facing role.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver planning projects from inception to determination.
• Provide strategic planning advice to clients.
• Prepare and coordinate planning applications and documentation.
• Advise on Local Plan promotions and planning policy.
• Support planning appeals and negotiations.
• Mentor junior team members.

Skills

Proven experience in UK town planning

Strong background in development management

Confident communicator

Strong written and analytical skills

Commercially aware

Education

MRTPI qualified or working towards chartership

Job description

An established planning consultancy is seeking a Senior to Associate level Town Planner to join their team in Chelmsford. This role involves managing planning projects, providing strategic advice, and mentoring junior members. Ideal candidates will have proven UK planning experience and be MRTPI qualified or working towards it. The position offers a hybrid work model with strong opportunities for career growth in a supportive environment.