Senior Town Planner

Aztrum; Worthing; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A multidisciplinary consultancy in Worthing is seeking a Senior Town Planner to contribute to a dynamic planning team. The successful candidate will manage planning applications, conduct research, and produce professional planning documents. Candidates should have a degree in town planning, MRTPI membership (or eligibility), and at least five years of relevant experience. This role offers excellent growth opportunities within an engaging team environment, along with a competitive salary of £40,000 - £50,000.

Benefits

Regular social and networking events

Study trips within Europe

Enhanced family leave benefits

Employee wellbeing support

Eye-care provision

CPD programmes

Mentoring schemes

Charitable initiatives

Qualifications

• At least five years' post-qualification experience within the planning profession.
• Experience working on large-scale and/or complex development proposals.
• Proactive and flexible approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Managing planning applications from inception to determination.
• Undertaking planning research and policy analysis.
• Producing high-quality planning statements and consultation material.

Skills

Strong written skills

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Organisational skills

Team-oriented mindset

Education

Degree in town planning or a related discipline

MRTPI membership

Job description

Overview

Senior Town Planner – Location: Worthing – Salary: £40,000 - £50,000

An award-winning multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking an experienced planner to join its expanding team. The practice brings together planning, architecture and urban design, delivering thoughtful, sustainable solutions across a wide range of public and private sector projects.

The Opportunity

This role offers the chance to play a pivotal part within a dynamic planning team, working across the full project lifecycle from early feasibility through to delivery. You will manage your own portfolio of work while also contributing to larger, design-led developments alongside architects and urban designers.

The position provides regular exposure to clients, consultants and local authorities, with clear opportunities to build leadership capability and commercial awareness in a collaborative and supportive studio environment.

Key Duties

• Managing planning applications, appeals and related approvals from inception to determination
• Undertaking planning research and policy analysis, offering clear and robust professional advice
• Producing high-quality planning statements, appraisals, appeal submissions and consultation material
• Coordinating inputs from internal and external project teams
• Liaising with planning officers, statutory consultees and other stakeholders
• Supporting public engagement and consultation exercises
• Assisting with client liaison, fee proposals, marketing and business development activity
• Contributing to team mentoring, knowledge sharing and professional development

Skills and Experience Required

• A degree (or equivalent) in town planning or a related discipline
• MRTPI membership, or eligibility to achieve full chartered status
• At least five years' post-qualification experience within the planning profession
• Strong written, analytical and presentation skills
• Experience working on large-scale and/or complex development proposals
• A proactive, flexible and team-oriented mindset
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities

Benefits and Culture

• Regular social and networking events
• Study trips, including opportunities to travel within Europe
• Enhanced family leave benefits
• Employee wellbeing and assistance support
• Eye-care provision and workplace health initiatives
• Structured internal and external CPD programme
• Mentoring schemes and organised site visits
• Opportunities to engage in charitable and community initiatives

If this opportunity aligns with your experience and career ambitions, please apply now