Senior Town Planner

Carrington West; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental consultancy in the UK seeks a Senior Planning Consultant to manage complex projects in environmental planning. With hybrid working options, this role is perfect for a motivated professional looking to make a significant impact. Candidates should have significant experience, ideally 5 years or more, and a relevant educational background. Attractive benefits include a salary starting at £38,000 and support for professional memberships.

Benefits

Discretionary annual bonus

Private health care

Company pension scheme

Support for professional memberships

Festive closure and option to purchase additional holiday

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in consultancy or public sector environments, ideally 5 years+.
• Strong track record in managing and delivering environmental projects.
• Working knowledge of environmental planning legislation.

Responsibilities

• Join a multi-disciplinary team for project management of complex schemes.
• Contribute to environmental and planning services.
• Lead and manage environmental development projects.

Skills

Environmental planning

Project management

Communication

Client liaison

Education

BSc/MSc in Town Planning or Environmental related fields

Chartered or working toward MRTPI

Job description

Overview

Senior Planning Consultant – Taunton, Somerset (Hybrid Working). A well-established environmental and planning consultancy in the South West is looking to appoint a Senior Planning Consultant to support a growing pipeline of complex and high-impact environmental, waste & water, and renewable energy projects across the UK. This is a hands-on opportunity for a motivated professional with experience in environmental planning to join a respected and expanding team. The role offers diverse project exposure, increasing responsibility, and the chance to make a visible impact in a collaborative consultancy environment.

Responsibilities

• Join a multi-disciplinary team delivering support on everything from single planning issues to full project management of complex schemes.
• Contribute to a wide range of environmental and planning services, including planning policy advice, preparation and submission of planning applications, pre-application negotiation and master planning, sustainability and environmental impact assessments, and waste, water and renewable energy-related planning.
• Lead and manage environmental-based development projects, coordinate submissions, and act as a key client contact.
• Provide expert guidance across internal teams and support the professional development of junior colleagues.

Qualifications & Experience

• BSc/MSc in Town Planning, Estate Management, Environmental or related fields
• Chartered or working toward MRTPI or similar
• Proven experience in consultancy, regulation, or public sector environments (ideally 5 years+)
• A strong track record in managing and delivering environmental development projects
• Working knowledge of environmental planning legislation and procedures
• Experience conducting desk-based research and site-based assessments

Personal Attributes

• Strong technical planning knowledge
• Proven ability to work with a diverse range of clients
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Effective project management and client liaison skills

What’s on Offer

• Salary £38,000+ DOE
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Private health care
• Company pension scheme
• Support for professional memberships (e.g. RTPI, RICS)
• Festive closure and option to purchase additional holiday
• Cycle to Work scheme

This is an exciting opportunity for a driven planning or environmental professional who wants to step into a key role within a supportive and ambitious consultancy.

To apply or discuss the role further, contact: (phone number removed) or (url removed)

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