Senior/Principal Town Planner - Lead Diverse Projects

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited is seeking a Senior or Principal Town Planner in Kent. You will own projects from client engagement through to planning decision, coordinating a multidisciplinary team and delivering high-quality planning outcomes for diverse residential, commercial, and strategic schemes.

Ideal candidates will have 3+ years in the sector, MRTPI status or progress toward chartered membership, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' planning experience in consultancy or local authority.
• MRTPI qualification or working towards chartered membership.
• Experience with Green Belt and Grey Belt developments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading planning projects from inception through to determination.
• Managing project programmes, budgets, and client relationships.
• Preparing and reviewing planning applications, appeals, and supporting documentation.
• Attending and leading client meetings.
• Building and maintaining productive relationships with Local Planning Authorities and statutory consultees.
• Providing planning advice across a range of residential, commercial, and strategic development projects.
• Keeping up to date with changes in planning legislation and policy, particularly Green Belt and Grey Belt guidance.
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members to aid their professional development.
• Contributing specialist planning expertise to medium and large-scale projects.

Skills

Project management

Client liaison

Policy analysis

Mentoring

Public speaking

Education

MRTPI qualification

Chartered membership in progress

Job description

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited is seeking a Senior or Principal Town Planner in Kent. You will own projects from client engagement through to planning decision, coordinating a multidisciplinary team and delivering high-quality planning outcomes for diverse residential, commercial, and strategic schemes.

Ideal candidates will have 3+ years in the sector, MRTPI status or progress toward chartered membership, and strong communication skills.