Senior Town Planner

Carrington West; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; 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 proactive planner with at least 5 years of post-qualification experience to engage in a variety of planning consultancy services. You'll be involved in preparing planning appraisals, managing applications, and drafting representations, all within a supportive environment that encourages career progression. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, this is the perfect opportunity to shape your future in a collaborative and expert team.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Preparing planning appraisals for development sites.
• Managing listed building consent applications.
• Drafting representations to Local Plan consultations.

Skills

Report Writing

Communication Skills

Project Management

Education

MRTPI Qualification

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 (or working towards)
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 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 (phone number removed) or email (url removed) to apply or find out more.

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