Senior Town Planner

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited; Shaldon; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A planning consultancy in Devon is seeking a motivated Town Planning Consultant to work on diverse development projects across the South West. This role involves providing professional planning advice, managing applications, and working collaboratively with local authorities. The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of UK planning policy, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage their own caseload. The position offers a flexible work environment, competitive salary, and opportunities for progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Supportive and flexible working environment

Opportunities for growth and progression

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Town Planning Consultant or in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of UK planning policy and development management.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to manage a caseload.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional planning advice to clients and developers.
• Prepare and manage planning applications and appeals.
• Liaise with local planning authorities and stakeholders.

Skills

Strong knowledge of UK planning policy

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage own caseload

Collaboration within a small team

Education

RTPI accreditation (or working towards)

Job description

Town Planning Consultant

Location: Devon / South West (hybrid working available)

An established and respected planning consultancy in Devon is seeking a Town Planning Consultant to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Town Planning Consultant who wants to work on a diverse range of development projects across the South West.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide professional planning advice to private clients, landowners and developers
• Prepare, submit and manage planning applications and appeals
• Undertake planning policy analysis, site appraisals and development strategy work
• Liaise and negotiate with local planning authorities and key stakeholders
• Support the delivery of high-quality outcomes across varied project types

About You

• Experience working as a Town Planning Consultant or in a similar planning role
• Strong knowledge of UK planning policy and development management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage your own caseload and work collaboratively within a small team
• RTPI accreditation (or working towards) is preferred

What’s on Offer

• A varied workload covering residential, commercial and strategic development projects
• The opportunity to grow and progress within a specialist consultancy
• Supportive and flexible working environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package

If you are interested, pop your CV across to [e-mail] or call 02393 876 054

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