Senior Town Planner

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable planning consultancy in Shrewsbury is seeking a Senior / Principal Town Planner to take ownership of a range of planning projects. The role involves preparing planning statements, advising clients, and leading project submissions. Candidates should have a postgraduate degree in a relevant field, RTPI membership, and a deep understanding of the UK planning system. This position offers a competitive salary, flexible working hours, and benefits including private healthcare and generous holiday leave.

Benefits

Private healthcare for all employees

Up to 35 days' holiday

Potential discretionary bonus

Enhanced workplace pension

Qualifications

• Experience in planning from a local authority or private sector background.
• Solid understanding of the UK planning system.
• Confidence in leading projects and delivering quality advice.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for site visits.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed Planning Statements and Planning Strategies.
• Advise clients on Statutory Consents and planning approaches.
• Coordinate planning application submissions and support appeals.
• Lead Call for Sites submissions and land promotion opportunities.

Skills

Planning experience (local authority or private sector)

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Initiative

Education

Postgraduate degree in relevant subject

RTPI membership or equivalent accreditation

Job description

Senior / Principal Town Planner

Location: Shropshire

Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum + Benefits

About the Role

You'll be joining a thriving, multi‑disciplinary team based in their Shrewsbury office, working alongside planners, surveyors, archaeologists, engineers, and architects. You'll get to work on a diverse range of projects ranging from sustainable urban extensions and solar farms to heritage barn conversions. You'll manage your own caseload, lead and support cross‑disciplinary teams, and develop specialist skills in areas that interest you most.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Senior or Principal Town Planner, you'll take ownership of a wide variety of planning projects and provide expert advice to clients and stakeholders. You will:

• Prepare detailed Planning Statements and Planning Strategies
• Advise clients on Statutory Consents and planning approaches
• Coordinate planning application submissions and support appeals
• Lead Call for Sites submissions and land promotion opportunities

You'll be in regular contact with clients and Local Planning Authorities, using your initiative, communication, and negotiation skills daily.

What You'll Bring

You’ll already have experience in planning either from a local authority or private sector background. You’ll be someone who listens, anticipates client needs, and provides proactive, thoughtful advice.

You will also have:

• A postgraduate degree in a relevant subject (e.g. Town Planning, Urban Design)
• RTPI membership or equivalent professional accreditation
• A solid understanding of the UK planning system
• Confidence in leading projects and delivering quality advice
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for site visits

Hours: 37.5 per week, worked flexibly Monday to Friday.

What You'll Get

You’ll be part of a friendly, collaborative team that values your wellbeing and supports your professional growth. You’ll have the freedom to shape your career while working on projects that make a difference.

In return, you’ll receive:

• A competitive salary reflective of your experience and skills
• Private healthcare for all employees
• Up to 35 days' holiday (including bank holidays)
• Potential discretionary bonus
• Enhanced workplace pension

How to Apply

Please send your CV to Georgia Cookson at Carrington West or call 02393 876 099 for a confidential discussion.

Job reference: 63576