Senior Town Planner - Client-Side (MRTPI Chartered Planner)

ZipRecruiter; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property and hospitality firm is seeking a Senior Town Planner to manage complex planning projects in London and the Home Counties. The ideal candidate should be MRTPI Chartered with over 4 years of experience in planning. Responsibilities include leading planning projects, advising legal teams, and preparing applications. The role is office-based in SW London with a competitive salary and various employee perks.

Benefits

Competitive package

Complimentary on-site parking

Employee discounts

Cycle-to-work scheme

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Referral bonus

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant experience in planning.
• Strong grasp of UK planning policy and processes.
• Experience with complex planning cases.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex planning projects from feasibility to delivery.
• Support site acquisitions with due diligence.
• Prepare and submit planning applications.

Skills

MRTPI Chartered Town Planner

UK planning policy expertise

Stakeholder management

Development management experience

Excellent report writing

Attention to detail

Commercially minded

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Senior Town Planner – Client-Side (MRTPI Chartered Planner)

A large leading, fast-growing client-side property and hospitality business is seeking a Senior Town Planner to support the Head of Planning across a varied estate—including hotels, offices, commercial spaces, and strategic land holdings in London and the Home Counties. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of complex, high-impact projects from inception to completion within a dynamic owner-operator environment.

The Role

• Lead complex planning projects from feasibility through to consent, discharge, and delivery.
• Support site acquisitions with thorough due diligence: policy/designation checks, planning history, and land-use constraints.
• Undertake site appraisals to determine development potential and risks.
• Provide proactive planning advice on upcoming and ongoing developments, ensuring compliance with existing permissions and identifying material changes.
• Monitor live schemes against planning conditions and obligations; advise on compliance strategy and variations.
• Accurately review drawings and measure to scale using Adobe or similar software.
• Engage directly with operational teams (e.g., hotel/general managers) on site-specific proposals and the scope/limits of permitted development rights.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise property, legal, and construction colleagues on a broad spectrum of planning matters.
• Prepare and submit planning applications for a range of development types.
• Draft written representations and manage appeals (written reps, hearings, inquiries).
• Make representations to Local Plans and respond to planning enforcement issues.
• Lead negotiations with LPAs and statutory consultees to secure timely, positive outcomes.
• Contribute to wider estate strategy and any other planning-related duties as needed.

Skills & Experience

• MRTPI Chartered Town Planner (or equivalent) with 4+ years’ relevant experience (client-side, consultancy, or public sector).
• Strong grasp of UK planning policy and process, with evidence of delivering complex cases.
• Confident stakeholder manager, able to influence senior leaders and external partners.
• Solid development management experience and familiarity with a wide range of application types.
• Excellent report writing, attention to detail, and organisational skills.
• Commercially minded, pragmatic, and delivery-focused.
• Heritage experience/interest advantageous.
• Full UK driving licence (essential).

What’s on Offer

• Competitive package with performance recognition.
• Complimentary on-site parking.
• Employee discounts across hospitality/food & beverage (plus broader retail/leisure perks).
• Cycle-to-work scheme, life assurance, employee assistance programme.
• “Introduce a friend” referral bonus, recognition awards, and regular social events.
• Access to pool car and optional car scheme.

Please note: This role is office-based in SW London, five days per week.

Discreet Enquiries & Applications

Rob Hanks — FutureGen Recruitment

Call: 07855 276123

Email: [e-mail]

Reach out for a confidential discussion or to submit your CV.