Senior Town Planner

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading planning consultancy seeks a Principal Town Planner to work on strategic site promotion and large-scale planning applications. This role offers flexible hybrid working options and a supportive team environment, targeting candidates with 4 to 15+ years' experience. Competitive salary and an attractive benefits package included.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Payment of RTPI subscription

Mentorship opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Performance-related bonus

Training budget for career development

Cycle to work scheme

Pension scheme enrolment

Social events and activities

Car allowance and life insurance for senior positions

Qualifications

• Skilled planning professional with 4 to 15+ years of experience in planning policy.
• Ability to manage large-scale planning applications.
• Experience working with a variety of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead or contribute to strategic site promotion.
• Manage large-scale residential and mixed-use planning applications.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and deliver high-quality work.

Skills

Understanding of UK planning policy

Development management

Written communication skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Job description

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited

Cardiff

GBP 40,000 - 65,000

Job Opportunity: Principal Town Planner
Location: Cardiff or Exeter Office with flexible hybrid working available
Sector: Strategic Sites & Large-Scale Planning Applications

We are assisting one of our clients, a successful and dynamic planning consultancy, as they expand their team to support a growing portfolio of projects across Wales and England. With offices in Cardiff and Exeter, they foster a supportive, close-knit working environment and boasts a diverse client base ranging from private individuals and Housing Associations to volume house builders and landowners.

The Role:
We are seeking a skilled and experienced planning professional to work on strategic site promotion and large-scale planning applications, primarily focused on residential and mixed-use urban extensions in the South of England. This is an excellent opportunity for a planner with a strong background in development management and planning policy, and experience ranging from 4 to 15+ years. The role can be positioned at Senior Planner, Principal Planner, or Associate director level, depending on experience.

Key Responsibilities:
·Lead or contribute to strategic site promotion
·Manage large-scale residential and mixed-use planning applications
·Collaborate with a variety of stakeholders, including private individuals, contractors, housing associations, and volume house builders
·Contribute to a positive team environment, delivering high-quality work

What We're Looking For:
·Strong understanding of UK planning policy and development management
·Excellent written communication skills
·Team player with the ability to work collaboratively
·Adaptability to handle a variety of projects

Benefits:
This client offers an attractive benefits package, including:
·25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and generous Christmas shut down period
·Payment of RTPI subscription & mentor opportunities
·Flexible working arrangements
·Performance-related bonus
·Training budget for career development
·Cycle to work scheme
·Pension scheme enrolment
·Social events and activities
·Car allowance and life insurance for senior positions

For those seeking a rewarding career move within a respected planning consultancy, this is an ideal opportunity to help progress your career. If you are interested, please do pop me a call on 02393 876 054 or email me your CV at [e-mail]

Job reference - 59222