Senior Town Planner

Carrington West; Bedford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior/Principal Town Planner to join their dynamic team in Bedford. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for a qualified planner with over 5 years of experience to engage in diverse planning consultancy services. You will be responsible for preparing planning appraisals, managing applications, and drafting representations for consultations. The firm promotes career progression and provides a supportive environment where your contributions will have a significant impact. If you're ready to take the next step in your planning career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of post-qualification planning experience required.
• MRTPI qualified or working towards it is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare planning appraisals and submit planning applications.
• Manage listed building consent applications and planning appeals.

Skills

Report writing

Communication skills

Project management

Planning consultancy

Education

MRTPI qualification

Job description

Senior / Principal Town Planner
Location: Bedford (Private Planning Consultancy)
Salary: Up to £50k, Dependent on experience

Contact: Georgia Cookson | 02393 876 099 | [e-mail]

Are you an experienced Town Planner looking to take the next step in your career? Our client, a well-established private planning consultancy based in Bedford, is seeking a Senior or Principal Town Planner to join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified planner with at least 5 years of post-qualification experience to play a key role in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

The Role:

As a Senior/Principal Planner, you will be involved in a broad range of planning consultancy services, including:

1. Preparing planning appraisals for development sites
2. Submitting pre-application enquiries and full planning applications
3. Managing listed building consent applications
4. Preparing and submitting planning appeals
5. Drafting representations to Local Plan and Neighbourhood Plan consultations

This is a varied role that will suit a proactive and commercially minded planner who enjoys working on diverse projects across sectors.

About You:

1. MRTPI qualified (or working towards)
2. Minimum 5 years of post-qualification planning experience
3. Strong report writing and communication skills
4. Able to work independently and manage multiple projects
5. Private sector or consultancy experience preferred, but not essential

You'll be joining a friendly and expert team with a strong client base and a track record of successful projects. Career progression is encouraged and supported, with the role offering flexibility to shape your future within the firm.

Apply Now:

If you're ready to progress your career in a supportive and professional planning practice, we want to hear from you! Contact Georgia Cookson on 02393 876 099 or email [e-mail] to apply or find out more.