Senior Town Planner

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

Job summary

A well-established environmental consultancy is seeking a Senior Planning Consultant in Taunton. Join a multi-disciplinary team to manage complex projects in environmental planning, offering a salary of £38,000+ and various benefits. Ideal candidates have at least 5 years of experience and a relevant degree. This role offers a chance for professional growth and a collaborative environment.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage environmental-based development projects.
• Coordinate submissions and act as a key client contact.
• Provide expert guidance across internal teams.

Skills

Strong technical planning knowledge

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Effective project management and client liaison skills

Education

BSc/MSc in Town Planning, Estate Management, Environmental or related fields

Chartered or working toward MRTPI or similar

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Senior Planning Consultant
Location: Taunton, Somerset (Hybrid Working)

I'm recruiting for a well-established environmental and planning consultancy based in the South West. They're 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 will appeal to those seeking diverse project exposure, increased responsibility, and the chance to make a visible impact in a collaborative consultancy environment.

About the Role

You'll join a multi-disciplinary team that delivers support on everything from single planning issues to full project management of complex schemes. The work covers 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
• Waste, water and renewable energy-related planning

Responsibilities

As a Senior Planning Consultant, you will lead and manage environmental-based development projects, coordinate submissions, and act as a key client contact. You'll also provide expert guidance across internal teams and help support the professional development of junior colleagues.

Required Qualifications and 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

Next Steps

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: 02393 876 054 or [e-mail]

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