Senior Town Planner

Carrington West; Bourne End; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected private planning consultancy in Buckinghamshire is seeking an experienced Principal or Associate Town Planner to lead planning projects and manage client relationships. The role requires significant post-qualification experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and offers a competitive salary package along with hybrid working arrangements. This position includes mentoring junior team members and contributing to business development within a supportive team culture. Apply now to be part of a forward-thinking consultancy with clear career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Car allowance

Ongoing professional development

Employee share ownership opportunity

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience in town planning within consultancy and/or local authority.
• Proven track record of independently managing and delivering planning projects.
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing to a collaborative senior team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a portfolio of planning projects, acting as the main point of contact for clients.
• Prepare and oversee planning applications, appeals, representations, and supporting documentation.
• Contribute to business development activities and client relationship management.

Skills

Client-facing experience

Strong communication skills

Leadership skills

Project management

Negotiation skills

Education

Chartered Member of the RTPI

Job description

Job Title: Principal / Associate Town Planner

Location: Buckinghamshire (Hybrid Working Available)

Salary: £45,000 - £60,000+ (Depending on Experience)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Principal or Associate Town Planner to join a well‑established and highly regarded private planning consultancy based in Buckinghamshire. This role is ideally suited to a commercially aware planning professional with a proven ability to manage, lead, and deliver planning projects from inception through to determination.

The position offers significant autonomy, client exposure, and the opportunity to play a key role in the continued growth of the consultancy, supported by a flexible working environment and a strong pipeline of work across multiple sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a portfolio of planning projects, acting as the main point of contact for clients
• Take responsibility for the delivery of medium to large‑scale planning applications and strategic schemes
• Provide high‑level, commercially focused planning advice to private and public sector clients
• Manage project programmes, resources, and budgets to ensure timely and successful outcomes
• Prepare and oversee planning applications, appeals, representations, and supporting documentation
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with local authorities, consultees, and stakeholders
• Mentor and support junior members of the planning team
• Contribute to business development activities and client relationship management

Requirements

• Significant post‑qualification experience in town planning within consultancy and/or local authority
• Chartered Member of the RTPI (essential)
• Proven track record of independently managing and delivering planning projects
• Strong commercial awareness and client‑facing experience
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing to a collaborative senior team
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to attend site visits and meetings

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary package, dependent on experience
• Car allowance and flexible hybrid working arrangements (minimum 3 days office‑based)
• Supportive and inclusive team culture with clear leadership structure
• Ongoing professional development and leadership supportRTPI membership fees fully covered
• Employee share ownership opportunity - become a part‑owner of the business
• Clear pathway for career progression within a growing consultancy

This is a rare opportunity to take on a senior, influential role within a forward‑thinking consultancy where you will have genuine responsibility for running projects, managing client relationships, and shaping the future growth of the business.

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