Senior Town Planner

Carrington West; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Progression opportunities

Strong market presence

Job summary

Carrington West seeks a Senior Town Planner for its Cardiff team. Hybrid role requiring 3-4 days per week in the Cardiff office.

The successful candidate will manage projects and work with clients across commercial, residential, retail and mixed-use developments, bringing strong town planning knowledge and client relationship skills. With a minimum of 5 years' experience, candidates from both public and private sectors are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in town planning.
• Experience in either the public or private sector.
• Strong knowledge of the UK/Welsh planning system.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and build client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects across commercial, residential, retail and mixed-use developments.
• Work directly with clients to drive project delivery.
• Contribute to continued growth of the business.

Skills

Town planning

Project management

Client relationships

Report writing

Communication

Education

MRTPI preferred

Job description

Senior Town Planner

Location: Cardiff

Working Pattern: Hybrid - 3-4 days per week in the office

Carrington West are pleased to be working with an established and highly regarded planning consultancy is looking to appoint an experienced Senior or Principal Town Planner to join its growing Cardiff team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a planning professional with a minimum of 5 years' experience who is looking to work across a diverse project portfolio within a collaborative and supportive environment.

The Role

• Commercial developments
• Residential schemes
• Retail projects
• Mixed-use developments
• Other varied planning applications and strategic planning work

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to manage projects, work directly with clients, and contribute to the continued growth of the business.

About You

To be considered for this position, you should have:

• A minimum of 5 years' experience in town planning
• Experience gained within either the public or private sector
• Strong knowledge of the UK / Welsh planning system
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills
• The ability to manage multiple projects and build strong client relationships
• MRTPI status is preferred but not essential, and candidates working towards chartership are also encouraged to apply.

What's on Offer

• Hybrid working with 3-4 days per week in the Cardiff office
• Exposure to a varied and exciting portfolio of projects
• A supportive team environment with opportunities for progression
• The chance to join a respected planning consultancy with a strong market presence

If you're an ambitious Senior Town Planner ready for your next step or an established Principal Planner looking for a new challenge, we'd be keen to hear from you.