Senior Town Planner - Diverse Projects, Autonomy & Growth

Vivid Resourcing Ltd; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Independent consultancy

Diverse workloads

RTPI chartership support

Collaborative environment

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Vivid Resourcing Ltd is assisting a growing independent planning consultancy in Shrewsbury to recruit an Assistant Town Planner, Town Planner or Senior Town Planner to join a friendly, professional team.

You will work on a diverse range of projects across residential, commercial, rural and wider development sectors, handling applications, appraisals and client advice with increasing autonomy at senior levels.

Qualifications

• Degree in Town Planning or related discipline is required.
• Experience in planning consultancy or local authority is desirable depending on level.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Membership of RTPI or working towards chartership is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage planning applications, appeals and other submissions.
• Undertake planning appraisals and assess development opportunities.
• Provide planning advice to landowners, developers and businesses.
• Liaise with local planning authorities, consultees and stakeholders.
• Undertake site visits and prepare planning reports.
• Support the preparation of planning strategies for development projects.
• Manage projects and client relationships with increasing autonomy at Town Planner and Senior Town Planner levels.

Skills

UK planning system knowledge

Strong communication skills

Workload management

Commercial awareness

Education

Degree in Town Planning or related discipline

Job description

Vivid Resourcing Ltd is assisting a growing independent planning consultancy in Shrewsbury to recruit an Assistant Town Planner, Town Planner or Senior Town Planner to join a friendly, professional team.

You will work on a diverse range of projects across residential, commercial, rural and wider development sectors, handling applications, appraisals and client advice with increasing autonomy at senior levels.