Senior Town Planner

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

Job summary

A well-established planning consultancy in the UK seeks an experienced Senior Town Planner. This role involves managing planning applications and appeals, providing pragmatic advice, and leading projects. The ideal candidate has 7-10 years of UK town planning experience, is MRTPI qualified, and is comfortable working in a collaborative team environment. The position offers competitive salary and opportunities for professional development within a stable, growing consultancy.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Long-term career development

Collaborative working culture

Qualifications

• 7-10 years' experience within the UK town planning sector.
• Strong knowledge of the planning system and development management.
• Private sector experience.

Responsibilities

• Managing planning applications and appeals across various sectors.
• Leading projects from inception through to determination.
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team where required.

Skills

Project management

Clear planning advice

Team collaboration

Stakeholder liaison

Education

MRTPI qualified

Job description

Senior Town Planner
Worcester | Hybrid | Competitive, DOE

A well-established, multi-disciplinary planning consultancy is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Town Planner to join its growing team in Worcester. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded planner who is confident managing projects from day one and is looking to take the next step within a respected UK consultancy.

The Role

You’ll be joining a collaborative planning team of 13 planners, working alongside a range of in-house disciplines across offices nationwide. The successful candidate will be expected to hit the ground running, managing their own caseload and contributing to the wider success of the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing planning applications and appeals across a variety of sectors
• Providing clear, pragmatic planning advice to clients
• Leading projects from inception through to determination
• Liaising with local authorities, stakeholders, and consultants
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team where required

About You

• 7-10 years' experience within the UK town planning sector
• MRTPI qualified (or working towards with significant experience)
• Strong knowledge of the planning system and development management
• Confident, proactive, and commercially aware
• Comfortable with office-based working 3 days per week
• Private Sector experience
• Able to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary from £45,000.
• Opportunity to join a stable, growing consultancy with a strong UK presence
• Exposure to a wide range of projects and clientsClear scope for progression and long-term career development
• Supportive, professional, and collaborative working culture

Apply today with your CV and call Tullula Farrell on (phone number removed).

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