Senior Planner

Vivid Resourcing; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Annual salary reviews

Hybrid working 3 days in office

Career progression

Exposure to high-profile projects

Job summary

Vivid Resourcing in Cheltenham is seeking an experienced Senior Town Planner to join a growing planning consultancy. You will manage your own portfolio of planning projects across the UK, working with a respected team to deliver residential, commercial and mixed-use developments.

You will apply robust knowledge of the UK planning system, prepare and submit planning applications, and build strong client relationships while enjoying a hybrid working pattern with 3 days in the office.

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in town planning.
• MRTPI qualification or working towards Chartership.
• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and policy.
• Experience delivering planning applications and projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of planning projects from inception to determination.
• Prepare and submit planning applications, appeals and supporting docs.
• Provide strategic planning advice to clients across sectors.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, consultees and authorities.
• Attend client meetings, public consultations and planning committees.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects efficiently.
• Support associates on major commissions and identify risks/opportunities.
• Contribute to business development and client growth.

Skills

Town planning

MRTPI/Chartership

UK planning knowledge

Client relations

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

MRTPI eligibility/Chartership

Job description

Salary: Competitive + Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Town Planner to join a well-established and growing planning consultancy based in Cheltenham. Working alongside a highly regarded team of planning professionals, you will play a key role in delivering a diverse range of planning projects across the UK.

The consultancy advises on an impressive portfolio of developments, including residential schemes, strategic urban extensions, major sporting stadiums, mixed-use developments, commercial projects, and other large-scale planning initiatives. This role offers the chance to take ownership of projects, build strong client relationships, and contribute to the successful delivery of high-profile developments.

The Role

As a Senior Town Planner, you will manage your own portfolio of planning projects while collaborating closely with senior colleagues on larger and more complex developments.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing planning projects from inception through to determination.
• Preparing and submitting planning applications, appeals, and supporting documentation.
• Providing strategic planning advice to clients across a range of sectors.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants, local authorities, and key stakeholders.
• Attending client meetings, public consultations, and planning committee meetings where required.
• Coordinating multidisciplinary teams to ensure projects are delivered efficiently.
• Supporting Associate Directors and Directors on major planning commissions.
• Identifying planning risks and opportunities and developing solutions to support project delivery.
• Contributing to business development activities and client growth opportunities.

About You

• A minimum of 4 years' experience within town planning, either in consultancy or the public sector.
• MRTPI qualification or be working towards Chartership.
• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and planning policy.
• Experience managing planning applications and delivering projects independently.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
• A proactive and commercially aware approach to planning consultancy.
• Full UK driving licence preferred.

What's On Offer?

• Company pension scheme.
• Annual salary reviews.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangement - 3 days a week in the office.
• Clear career progression within a growing consultancy.
• Exposure to a broad range of high-profile and complex planning projects.
• Ongoing professional development and support towards career advancement.

Why Join?

This is an excellent opportunity for a talented planner who is looking to work on some of the UK's most exciting development projects while progressing their career within a supportive and collaborative environment. You'll have the autonomy to manage your own projects while benefiting from the guidance and expertise of an experienced senior leadership team.