Senior Town Planner

Calibre Search; Bedford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading planning consultancy in Bedford is seeking an experienced Senior Town Planner. The role involves providing commercial planning advice, managing project teams, and building client relationships. Ideal candidates have a degree in town planning and strong knowledge of the planning system. This position offers excellent benefits and opportunities for professional development in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Enhanced pension contributions

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' professional planning experience.
• Town planning degree or related qualification.
• Strong knowledge of the planning system and planning issues.

Responsibilities

• Providing commercial planning advice to clients.
• Preparing high-quality planning reports and submissions.
• Managing technical consultants and project teams.
• Building and maintaining client relationships.
• Leading stakeholder engagement with planning authorities.
• Contributing to office growth and business development.

Skills

Minimum 3 years' professional planning experience

Town planning degree or related qualification

Strong knowledge of the planning system

Excellent communication and relationship management

Project management and prioritization skills

Commercial awareness and client-focused approach

Education

Town planning degree or related qualification

Job description

Job Title: Senior Town Planner
Salary: 45,000 - 55,000
Location: Bedford

We're seeking an experienced Town Planner to join a thriving employee-owned planning consultancy that's making its mark across the UK development sector. This practice offers the perfect blend of multidisciplinary expertise and personalized client service, working on diverse projects spanning both private and public sectors.

You'll be joining a collaborative environment where professional growth is actively supported through comprehensive CPD programs, regular reviews, and mentorship from experienced practitioners. The role offers exposure to varied planning challenges while building strong client relationships and contributing to business development.

This forward-thinking practice operates across multiple specialisms including planning research, masterplanning, transport infrastructure, and environmental services. They're committed to employee wellbeing and professional development, offering excellent benefits including private healthcare, enhanced pension contributions, and flexible working arrangements.

Ideally we're looking for candidates with skills in the following areas:

• Minimum 3 years' professional planning experience (public or private sector)
• Town planning degree or related qualification
• Strong knowledge of the planning system and wide-ranging planning issues
• Excellent communication and relationship management abilities
• Project management and prioritization skills
• Commercial awareness and client-focused approach

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing commercial planning advice to diverse clients
• Preparing high-quality planning reports and submissions
• Managing technical consultants and coordinating project teams
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Leading stakeholder engagement with planning authorities
• Contributing to office growth and business development

If you're interested in being considered for this role, please use the link provided to apply now. Alternatively for more information you can contact our Planning consultant Tom Brown on (phone number removed) or

Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.