Senior Town Planner

ZipRecruiter; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Town Planner to join their dynamic team in Cardiff. This role offers a rich variety of projects, including residential and major infrastructure developments. The successful candidate will engage in strategic planning, support senior planners, and contribute to business development initiatives. With a competitive salary and impressive benefits package, this opportunity also provides flexible hybrid working options and a clear pathway for professional growth. Join a diverse community that prioritizes employee wellbeing and development.

Benefits

Flexible Working Options

Personal Development Plan

Career Progression Opportunities

Impressive Benefits Package

Qualifications

• Fully qualified RTPI chartered town planner with consultancy or local government experience.
• Keen interest in planning, development, and environmental issues.

Responsibilities

• Assist in strategic planning and prepare representations for Local Plan consultations.
• Support Planning Directors and engage in business development initiatives.

Skills

Strategic Planning

Communication Skills

Market Awareness

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Education

RTPI Chartered Town Planner

Job description

Job Description

Senior Town Planner - Cardiff

My client is a UK leading multi-disciplinary consultancy that, due to an exciting period of growth, is looking to recruit an experienced Town Planner to join their dynamic Planning team based in Cardiff. The range of work on offer is wide and varied, providing rich experience in town planning through a broad spectrum of projects including residential, mixed-use developments, data centres, airports, retail, logistics, and major infrastructure projects.

What you will be doing

You will assist in strategic planning work, including preparing representations for Local Plan consultations and developing planning strategies to promote land and development within Local Plans. Your duties will include:

1. Supporting Planning Directors in delivering their planning caseloads, including preparing Planning Statements and representations to Local Plan consultations.
2. Developing your written and oral communication techniques.
3. Engaging directly in business development initiatives.
4. Guiding Planners, Assistant Planners, Graduates, and Apprentices.

Candidate Requirements

• A fully qualified RTPI chartered town planner, with experience in a planning consultancy or local government role is ideal.
• A keen interest in planning, development, and environmental issues.
• A good working knowledge of planning policy.
• Attention to detail and a proactive mindset.
• A strategic thinker capable of addressing problems effectively.
• Market awareness and a solid understanding of local planning issues.

What is in it for you?

The successful candidate will receive a competitive starting salary, an impressive benefits package, and flexible, hybrid working options to suit your needs. Our client offers a personal development plan, a transparent career pathway, and excellent opportunities for professional progression.

You will be joining a diverse community and a company that prioritizes its people and their wellbeing. Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet suitable candidates ASAP. If you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones at [phone number] or [url].