Senior Town Planner

MorePeople; Horley; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

MorePeople is seeking an experienced Senior Town Planner in Horley to lead on pre-application work, planning applications and appeals within a multidisciplinary practice. You will collaborate with teams across commercial, rural, land and new homes, supporting client strategy and site feasibility.

The role offers progression within a long-established organisation with a broad client base and exposure to diverse projects. A Chartered RTPI member or active candidate is preferred.

Qualifications

• Five+ years in planning, ideally in consultancy or developer environments.
• Chartered membership of the RTPI or working towards chartership.
• Strong knowledge of UK planning legislation, policy and guidance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage pre-application work, planning applications and appeals across multiple projects.
• Oversee external consultants and specialist advisors as required.
• Advise clients and internal teams on planning strategy, development opportunities and planning risks.
• Assess planning risks and opportunities during site acquisition and feasibility stages.
• Monitor planning policy changes, local plans and legislative updates relevant to the business.
• Represent the company at planning committees, public consultations and stakeholder meetings.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with planning officers, consultants, clients and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to business development and the wider growth strategy of the planning team.

Skills

Client relationship management

Project management

Communications

UK planning knowledge

Pre-application & appeals experience

Education

Chartered RTPI member

Job description

Location: Horley Salary: c. £40,000 DOE Hours: Full-time

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Senior Town Planner to join a well-established, multi-disciplinary property and surveying practice in Horley. You will work closely with a team of Chartered Planners and collaborate with colleagues across commercial, rural, land and new homes, and agency departments. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a varied project portfolio and contribute to the continued growth of a respected planning team.

As Senior Planner, you will lead on pre-application work, planning applications and appeals, advise clients and internal teams on planning strategy, and support site feasibility and acquisition stages. You will represent the business at committees, consultations and stakeholder meetings, and play an active role in shaping planning insight and market awareness across the wider company.

This role offers strong scope for progression, exposure to diverse projects and the chance to work within a long-established organisation with a broad client base.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage pre-application work, planning applications and appeals across multiple projects.

• Oversee external consultants and specialist advisors where required.

• Advise clients and internal teams on planning strategy, development opportunities and planning risks.

• Assess planning risks and opportunities during site acquisition and feasibility stages.

• Monitor planning policy changes, local plans and legislative updates relevant to the business.

• Represent the company at planning committees, public consultations and stakeholder meetings.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with planning officers, consultants, clients and external stakeholders.

• Contribute to business development and the wider growth strategy of the planning team.

Key Skills and Experience

• At least five years' experience in planning, ideally within consultancy or a developer environment.

• Chartered membership of the RTPI, or currently working towards chartership.

• Strong knowledge of UK planning legislation, policy and guidance.

• Proven experience managing projects through the planning process, including applications and appeals.

• Ability to build strong client and stakeholder relationships.

• Commercial awareness and strong project management skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with high attention to detail.

• Full UK driving licence and access to a car for business use.