Senior planner

CarneySweeney; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A town planning consultancy is seeking a Senior Planner in Exeter. This full-time hybrid role involves leading planning projects, developing strategies, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should have extensive experience in town planning, strong communication skills, and RTPI membership or eligibility. The role offers flexibility with some remote work.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading planning projects and developing strategies.
• Strong knowledge of relevant planning legislation and regulations.
• Ability to prepare high-quality planning applications and appeals.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning projects and develop planning strategies.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders to ensure project success.
• Mentor junior staff and ensure timely delivery of all work.

Skills

Extensive experience in the town planning sector

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Excellent time management and organisational skills

Education

RTPI membership or eligibility to become a member

Job description

Company Description

CarneySweeney is a fully independent town planning consultancy founded in 2019, providing successful planning permissions to developers, landowners and interested parties. All of our team members have significant experience and a passion for planning, resulting in our ability to deliver robust and dynamic planning solutions. We pride ourselves on our bespoke approach and proven track records of success, making us the trusted advisors for our clients.

Role Description

This is a full-time hybrid role located in Exeter, (or our other offices in Birmingham, Cardiff or London) with flexibility for some remote work, for a Senior Planner. The Senior Planner will be responsible for leading planning projects, developing planning strategies and policies, preparing planning applications, and liaising with clients and stakeholders. The Senior Planner will also provide mentoring and guidance to junior staff members while ensuring all work is delivered on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in the town planning sector
• Knowledge of relevant planning legislation and regulations
• Experience in leading planning projects and developing planning strategies and policies
• Ability to prepare high-quality planning applications and appeals
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in liaising with clients, stakeholders, and local authorities
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience in providing mentoring and guidance to junior staff members
• RTPI membership or eligibility to become a member