Senior Town Planner

Carrington West; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading planning consultancy is seeking a Principal Town Planner to manage strategic site promotion and large-scale planning applications in Cardiff or Exeter. With a focus on residential and mixed-use developments, this role requires a strong background in development management and UK planning policy. This exciting opportunity offers a supportive work environment, opportunities for career progression, and an attractive benefits package, including flexible working arrangements and performance bonuses.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

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

• Experienced planning professional with 4 to 15+ years in the field.
• Strong understanding of UK planning policy.
• Adaptable for handling various projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic site promotion and manage large-scale planning applications.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across various sectors.
• Contribute to a supportive team environment.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

UK planning policy understanding

Development management

Job description

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