Senior Town Planner

Carrington West; Berrington; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-disciplinary consultancy in Shropshire seeks a skilled Senior Town Planner to manage diverse projects including residential schemes and heritage applications. The ideal candidate will be MRTPI qualified, experienced in planning, and confident in client engagement. This role offers hybrid working options and career advancement opportunities in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working options

Clear career progression pathways

Involvement in high-profile projects

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• MRTPI qualified or working towards chartership.
• Strong experience in consultancy or local authority planning role.
• Strong understanding of UK planning policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of projects like residential schemes.
• Prepare and submit planning applications and appeals.
• Provide strategic planning advice to clients.

Skills

MRTPI qualified

UK planning policies

Client management

Report writing

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Senior Town Planner - Shropshire

Sector: Private
Salary: Up to £45k DOE + Benefits
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent (hybrid working)

Join a Leading Multi-Disciplinary Consultancy in Shropshire! Are you a skilled Senior Town Planner looking for an exciting new challenge? Carrington West are assisting their client, a well-established multi-disciplinary planning consultancy, who are seeking a talented professional to join their dynamic team in Shropshire. Specialising in residential developments, park homes, heritage, and Green Belt projects, they offer a varied workload.

The Role

• Manage a diverse portfolio of projects, including residential schemes, park home developments, and sensitive heritage and Green Belt applications
• Prepare and submit planning applications, appeals, and site assessments
• Provide strategic planning advice to clients, including developers, landowners, and local authorities
• Liaise with stakeholders, local planning authorities, and third parties throughout the planning process
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to business development initiatives

About You

• MRTPI qualified (or working towards chartership)
• Strong experience in a consultancy or local authority planning role
• Expertise in residential, heritage, and/or Green Belt planning is desirable but not essential
• Strong understanding of UK planning policies and procedures
• Confident in client management, report writing, and stakeholder engagement

What’s on Offer?

• Hybrid working options
• Clear career progression pathways
• Involvement in exciting, high-profile projects
• Collaborative and supportive team environment

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing consultancy that values innovation and professional development.
Please contact Georgia Cookson on (phone number removed) or (url removed) for a confidential discussion.

Job reference: 61207