Senior / Principal Town Planner

TN United Kingdom; Colchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior / Principal Town Planner to join their dynamic team in Colchester. This full-time role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to prestigious projects in planning and design. The ideal candidate will possess RTPI qualifications and have experience in residential and mixed-use developments. With a commitment to professional growth, the company provides support for gaining relevant qualifications and a friendly working environment. Embrace this chance to make a significant impact in a collaborative setting while enjoying competitive benefits and a supportive culture.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Staff discounts with retailers

Free 24-hour Employee assistance programme

Staff discount on property and financial services

Salary sacrifice pension

Cycle to work scheme

Staff referrals bonus

Support for professional qualifications

Qualifications

• Fully accredited RTPI qualifications and working towards Chartered Membership.
• Minimum of 1 year postgraduate planning experience or 3+ years for Senior role.

Responsibilities

• Deliver significant projects involving strategic planning and development management.
• Work alongside an experienced team for private and public sector clients.

Skills

RTPI qualifications

communication skills

teamwork ethic

initiative

Education

Postgraduate planning experience

Chartered Member of the RTPI

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Senior / Principal Town Planner, Colchester

Client:

LRG

Location:

Colchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Logistics

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Yes

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

Job Title: Senior / Principal Town Planner

Location: Colchester

Company: Boyer Planning

About Us:

Boyer (part of LRG) is established as one of the leading consultancies in planning and design in the UK. With a creative, dynamic and collaborative culture, we provide advice to major developers and house-builders on challenging and prestigious projects. We have an established presence in England and Wales.

For this full-time position, we offer the following benefits:

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays per annum
• LRG Extras - Staff discounts with many retailers
• Free 24-hour Employee assistance programme
• Staff discount on property and financial services
• Salary sacrifice pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff referrals bonus when introducing new permanent staff to our business
• Support to gain relevant professional qualifications

We are committed to nurturing the best planning talent and continue to expand our diverse team and are looking to recruit a Planner or Senior Planner with the following attributes:

• Have fully accredited RTPI qualifications and working towards being a Chartered Member of the RTPI

• A minimum of 1 year postgraduate planning experience or 3+ years for those applying to a Senior position.

• Some experience of working on residential and mixed-use developments

• Strong communication skills, both written and oral

• Ability to use their own initiative

• A strong teamwork ethic

You will work alongside an experienced team to help deliver significant projects involving strategic planning, development management planning, and planning project coordination for a range of private and public sector clients.

The successful candidate will be rewarded with a competitive remuneration package, which will be based on experience; regular CPD opportunities; varied and interesting project work; and a friendly working environment for a national consultant with an excellent reputation.

We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies.

LRG are an equal opportunities employer who value diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender status, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity. If you have a special need that requires accommodation during the role or the recruitment process, please let the LRG Recruitment team know and we will be happy to assist.