Senior Town Planner - Hybrid, Varied Projects & Leadership

Vivid Resourcing; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Flexible hours

Job summary

Vivid Resourcing is seeking a Senior Town Planner to join its Derby-based planning team. You will manage a varied portfolio of planning projects from inception to determination, including residential, commercial, energy, minerals and waste sectors, with hybrid/flexible working and regular client contact.

We are looking for an experienced planner with strong development management/strategic planning experience, MRTPI desirable, and excellent communication skills to develop planning strategies and

Qualifications

• Several years' experience in town planning, private sector consultancy preferred.
• Strong development management and/or strategic planning experience.
• Proven track record of managing planning applications.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied portfolio of planning projects from inception through to determination and implementation.
• Prepare and submit planning applications and supporting documentation.
• Provide planning advice to private-sector clients and develop planning strategies.
• Undertake site appraisals and development feasibility work.
• Promote sites through Local Plans and development processes.
• Coordinate pre-application discussions with Local Planning Authorities.
• Manage multidisciplinary consultant teams.
• Prepare representations, appeals and other planning submissions.
• Liaise with planning officers, consultees and stakeholders.
• Assist with Section 106 negotiations and planning obligations.
• Attend client and Local Planning Authority meetings.
• Contribute to business development and client relationships.
• Support junior team members with knowledge sharing.

Skills

Town planning experience

Client liaison

Project management

Education

MRTPI status desirable

Job description

Vivid Resourcing is seeking a Senior Town Planner to join its Derby-based planning team. You will manage a varied portfolio of planning projects from inception to determination, including residential, commercial, energy, minerals and waste sectors, with hybrid/flexible working and regular client contact.

We are looking for an experienced planner with strong development management/strategic planning experience, MRTPI desirable, and excellent communication skills to develop planning strategies and