Senior Town Planner

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing planning consultancy in East Kent seeks a Senior Town Planner to shape their new planning team. This role involves managing planning applications, leading projects, and preparing documentation. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Town Planning, be MRTPI chartered or working towards it, and possess experience in a consultancy or local authority. With a salary of up to £47,000, this position offers clear progression and exposure to various projects within a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Clear scope for progression

Supportive working environment

Exposure to varied project portfolio

Qualifications

• MRTPI chartered or working towards accreditation.
• Proven experience within a consultancy or local authority planning role.

Responsibilities

• Managing planning applications from inception through to determination.
• Leading projects independently and supporting the wider team on complex schemes.
• Preparing planning statements, appeals, and supporting documentation.

Skills

Project management

Planning advice

Site appraisals

Education

Degree in Town Planning or related discipline

Job description

Senior Town Planner

Planning Consultancy - East Kent

Salary: Up to £47,000 per annum, dependent on experience

Carrington West is working with a newly established consultancy in Kent that is in the process of building a brand-new Planning team. This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Town Planner to play a key role in shaping the planning function from an early stage and to help establish best practice within a growing business.

The Opportunity

Our client is launching a dedicated planning team as part of their wider consultancy offering and is seeking an experienced planner to support its development. The role will involve working on a diverse portfolio of projects of varying scale, providing the chance to take ownership of schemes while contributing to the growth and direction of a new team. This position would suit a planner looking to take the next step in their career and gain exposure to a broader, more strategic role within a forward-thinking consultancy environment. Projects will vary in size and complexity, offering a balanced and engaging workload.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing planning applications from inception through to determination
• Leading projects independently and supporting the wider team on more complex schemes
• Preparing planning statements, appeals and supporting documentation
• Providing planning advice to clients and project teams
• Undertaking site appraisals and development assessments
• Attending client meetings and liaising with local planning authorities, consultants and stakeholders
• Contributing to the development and growth of the new planning team
• Monitoring and interpreting planning policy and legislative changes

Candidate Requirements

• Degree in Town Planning or a related discipline
• MRTPI chartered or working towards accreditation
• Proven experience within a consultancy or local authority planning role

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £47,000 per annum, dependent on experience
• Opportunity to join and help shape a brand-new planning team
• Exposure to a varied project portfolio across multiple sectors
• Clear scope for progression within a growing consultancy
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

Contact

To find out more or to apply, please contact:
Georgia Cookson
02393 876 099
[e-mail]

Job Reference Number: 62982