Senior Town Planner

Carrington West; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Office in Central London

RTPI membership support

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking a Planner or Senior Town Planner to join a Central London planning consultancy. The role offers an office-based, full-time position with career development and RTPI support.

You’ll work on a varied portfolio, develop your skills across planning processes, and report to senior team members. The role suits both planners progressing and experienced Senior Town Planners seeking a new challenge.

Qualifications

• A degree or postgraduate qualification in Planning or a related discipline.
• Experience in town planning, ideally within consultancy.
• Good knowledge of the UK planning system.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to manage your own workload and work to deadlines.
• A proactive and commercially aware approach.
• RTPI membership or a desire to work towards RTPI accreditation is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with and manage planning applications and projects
• Undertake planning research and policy assessments
• Prepare planning reports, statements and supporting documentation
• Liaise with clients, local authorities and other consultants
• Contribute to the delivery of planning strategies and projects
• Develop your knowledge across a broad range of planning matters
• Work closely with senior members of the team and have genuine opportunities for progression

Skills

Planning knowledge

Verbal communication

Written communication

Deadline management

Education

Degree in Planning or related

Job description

Senior Town Planner

Central London | Office-Based

Location: Central London

Working Pattern: 5 days per week in the office

Position: Planner / Senior Town Planner

Professional Development: Support towards RTPI membership

Carrington West are pleased to be working with a growing planning consultancy based in the heart of Central London, just moments from Buckingham Palace, who are looking to appoint a Planner or Senior Town Planner to join their team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a planning professional looking to develop their career within a supportive and ambitious consultancy environment.

The Role

You’ll be involved in a varied range of planning projects, working alongside experienced planning professionals and gaining exposure to different aspects of the planning process.

The role would suit someone at Planner or Senior Town Planner level, with responsibilities and seniority tailored to your experience.

You can expect to:

• Assist with and manage planning applications and projects
• Undertake planning research and policy assessments
• Prepare planning reports, statements and supporting documentation
• Liaise with clients, local authorities and other consultants
• Contribute to the delivery of planning strategies and projects
• Develop your knowledge across a broad range of planning matters
• Work closely with senior members of the team and have genuine opportunities for progression

About You

We’re interested in hearing from candidates who are currently working within planning and are keen to take the next step in their career.

You may be a Planner looking to progress, or an experienced Senior Town Planner seeking a new challenge.

Ideally, you’ll have:

• A degree or postgraduate qualification in Planning or a related discipline
• Previous experience within town planning, ideally within consultancy
• Good knowledge of the UK planning system
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to manage your own workload and work to deadlines
• A proactive and commercially aware approach
• A genuine interest in developing your planning career
• RTPI membership or a desire to work towards RTPI accreditation is highly desirable

What’s on Offer?

• Modern, newly fitted office environment
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced planning professionals
• Support and development towards RTPI membership
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Exposure to a varied and interesting project portfolio
• A collaborative and professional working environment

If you're a Planner or Senior Town Planner looking for your next opportunity in Central London, we'd love to hear from you.