Senior Town Planner

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

Job summary

A well-established private planning consultancy in Bedford is seeking a Senior or Principal Town Planner. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects, requiring MRTPI qualification and at least 5 years of experience. Join a supportive team that encourages career progression and offers flexibility in shaping your future.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of post-qualification planning experience.
• Strong report writing and communication skills.
• Able to work independently and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Preparing planning appraisals for development sites.
• Submitting pre-application enquiries and full planning applications.
• Managing listed building consent applications.

Skills

Report writing

Communication

Project management

Education

MRTPI qualified

Job description

Job Description

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

Contact: Georgia Cookson | (phone number removed) | (url removed)

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:
·Preparing planning appraisals for development sites
·Submitting pre-application enquiries and full planning applications
·Managing listed building consent applications
·Preparing and submitting planning appeals
·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:
·MRTPI qualified
·Minimum 5 years of post-qualification planning experience
·Strong report writing and communication skills
·Able to work independently and manage multiple projects
·Private sector or consultancy experience , 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 (phone number removed) or email (url removed) to apply or find out more