Senior Town Planner

Carrington West; Great Missenden; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected consultancy is looking for a Senior Town Planner in Buckinghamshire to lead planning projects and manage client relationships. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in planning applications and business development, contributing to a growing and dynamic team that values collaboration and professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible/hybrid working options

33 days annual leave

Private healthcare cover

Clear progression pathways

Tailored training

Qualifications

• At least 5 years post-qualification experience preferred.
• Experience with residential and commercial projects.
• Strong initiative and self-motivation.

Responsibilities

• Managing projects from appraisal to final submission.
• Promoting land through local plans.
• Advising on planning applications and appeals.

Skills

Project Management

Client Relations

Land Promotion

Planning Applications

Business Development

Strategic Assessments

Education

Degree in Town Planning or related field

RTPI Membership

Job description

Job Title: Senior Town Planner
Location: Buckinghamshire
Full-Time | Hybrid Working Options | Attractive Salary + Benefits Package

On behalf of our client, a respected and growing consultancy, we are looking to appoint an experienced and driven Senior Town Planner to support their continued expansion in their office located in Buckinghamshire.
This is a pivotal role within a team that combines the expertise of Surveyors, planning specialists, and rural consultants. The right candidate will have a strong background in planning and the confidence to lead projects, develop new business, and help shape the future direction of planning services within the firm.
About the Role:
This position offers the opportunity to take a lead role in delivering a wide range of planning-related services. You will be responsible for managing projects from initial appraisal through to final submission, while helping to grow the client base and supporting junior colleagues as the team develops.
Key areas of responsibility will include:
·Promotion of land through the local plan process
·Carrying out strategic site assessments and planning advice
·Preparing and managing pre-application proposals
·Overseeing planning application submissions and consultant coordination
·Delivering rural, residential, and commercial development schemes
·Advising on diversification and rural development initiatives
·Managing change of use cases and prior notifications
·Handling a variety of planning appeals

Candidate Profile:
We are seeking a professional with a practical and solution-focused mindset who can work well both independently and as part of a wider team.
Essential criteria:
·Demonstrable experience in complex planning applications and land promotion
·Background in residential and commercial project work
·Confident managing multiple priorities and client expectations
·Strong initiative, self-motivation, and commercial awareness
·Comfortable contributing to business development and securing new work
Desirable:
·At least 5 years post-qualification experience
·RTPI membership (not essential if relevant experience is in place)

What's on Offer:
This is an excellent opportunity for a planner or surveyor looking to progress within a company that values professional growth and collaboration. You'll be joining a business with a reputation for delivering high-quality advice and creative solutions to complex property issues.
You will receive:
·Flexible/hybrid working options
·33 days annual leave including bank holidays (plus an extra day for your Birthday)
·Private healthcare cover
·Clear progression pathways and tailored training
·A role and workload aligned to your experience and ambitions
Contact Georgia Cookson on 02393 876 099, or [e-mail]

Job reference number: 58675