Senior Town Planner

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited; Banbury; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Professional development

Team culture

Part-time flexibility

Job summary

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited is seeking a Town Planner to join a leading urban planning consultancy in Oxfordshire. You will conduct research, prepare planning applications, and provide expert advice to clients and stakeholders, supporting project approvals.

You will collaborate with architects, engineers, and other professionals to deliver compliant projects while mentoring junior staff and contributing to the consultancy's growth.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Town Planning or a related field.
• Excellent knowledge of planning regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Demonstrate strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Confident working independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in a private consultancy or local authority is essential.

Responsibilities

• You will be conducting research and analysis to support planning applications and strategic projects.
• You will be preparing and presenting planning reports and documentation for clients and authorities.
• You will be engaging with local authorities, stakeholders, and communities to drive project approvals.
• You will be collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated and compliant project delivery.
• You will be mentoring junior staff and supporting their professional development.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Independent worker

Team player

Education

Degree in Town Planning or related field

Job description

Town Planner

Are you a motivated and ambitious Town Planner looking to take the next step in your career?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading urban planning consultancy in Oxfordshire, known for its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and creating vibrant communities.

You will be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking team, working on a diverse portfolio of projects that have a real impact on the built environment.

As a Town Planner, you will be at the heart of delivering high-quality planning projects. You will be conducting research and site analysis, preparing and submitting planning applications, and providing expert advice to clients and stakeholders.

You will be collaborating closely with architects, engineers, and other professionals to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and in line with planning policy. You will also be mentoring junior team members, helping to develop the next generation of planners while contributing to the overall growth and success of the consultancy.

Key Responsibilities:

• You will be conducting research and analysis to support planning applications and strategic projects.


• You will be preparing and presenting planning reports and documentation for clients and authorities.


• You will be engaging with local authorities, stakeholders, and communities to drive project approvals.


• You will be collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated and compliant project delivery.


• You will be mentoring junior staff and supporting their professional development.

Skills and Experience:

• Degree-qualified in Town Planning or a related field.


• Chartered MRTPI status or working towards this.


• Excellent knowledge of planning regulations, policies, and procedures.


• Demonstrate strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.


• Confident working independently and as part of a team.


• Experience in a private consultancy or local authority is essential.

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary of up to £45,000 depending on experience.


• Flexible hybrid working - typically 3 days in the office, 2 days remote.


• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and training.


• A supportive and collaborative team culture.


• Flexibility to discuss part-time arrangements if required