Senior Town Planner in Chester)

Penguin Recruitment; Chester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-disciplinary consultancy in Chester is seeking a Senior Town Planner to join their team. In this role, you will prepare planning applications, provide expert advice, and manage projects. The ideal candidate is MRTPI qualified or working towards it, with proven town planning experience. This position offers a competitive salary, a collaborative environment, and clear progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Exposure to exciting projects

Supportive, collaborative working environment

Clear progression opportunities

Qualifications

• MRTPI qualified or working towards submission.
• Experience in town planning within private consultancy.
• Proven ability to effectively manage projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit planning applications and appeals.
• Provide expert planning advice to clients.
• Manage projects and meet deadlines effectively.
• Support and mentor junior team members.
• Build and maintain client relationships.

Skills

MRTPI qualified

Proven experience in town planning

Strong communication skills

Report-writing skills

Ability to manage workload

Client-focused approach

Job description

Overview

Senior Town Planner - Chester

I'm delighted to be working with a leading multi-disciplinary consultancy who are seeking a Senior Town Planner to join their team in Chester. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious planner to work on a diverse range of projects and play a key role in shaping the built environment across the region.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and submitting planning applications and appeals
• Providing expert planning advice to clients and stakeholders
• Managing projects and meeting deadlines effectively
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships

About you

• MRTPI qualified (or working towards submission)
• Proven experience in town planning, ideally within private consultancy
• Strong communication and report-writing skills
• Ability to manage your own workload and projects with confidence
• A proactive, client-focused approach

What’s on offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Exposure to exciting and varied projects
• A supportive, collaborative working environment
• Clear progression opportunities