Senior Town Planner in Maidstone, Kent

Energy Jobline CVL; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Diverse projects

Career progression

Supportive environment

Residential/commercial exposure

Client liaison opportunities

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL in Kent is seeking a Town Planner or Senior Town Planner to join a growing planning consultancy.

You will work on a varied portfolio, develop expertise, and benefit from clear career progression within a supportive team. The role offers UK planning exposure, responsibilities for applications, reports, and stakeholder liaison, with senior candidates taking greater ownership.

Qualifications

• Degree in Town Planning or a relevant discipline.
• MRTPI qualified or working towards chartership.
• Experience within a planning consultancy or local authority.
• Knowledge of UK planning legislation, policy and development management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and managing planning applications for a variety of development projects.
• Producing planning statements, reports and supporting planning documentation.
• Advising clients on planning policy, development potential and application strategies.
• Liaising with local planning authorities, developers, architects and other stakeholders.
• Monitoring applications and managing projects throughout the planning process.
• Undertaking planning policy research and assessing development proposals.
• Supporting delivery of residential, commercial and mixed-use developments.
• For Senior Town Planner candidates, taking greater ownership of projects and client relationships.

Skills

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Client liaison

Proactive approach

Property & development knowledge

Education

Degree in Town Planning or related discipline

MRTPI chartership (or progress toward)

Job description

TOWN PLANNER / SENIOR TOWN PLANNER

Location: Kent
Salary: £35,000-£45,000, depending on experience

An established planning consultancy in Kent is looking to expand its team with a Town Planner or Senior Town Planner. This is an excellent opportunity for a planning professional looking to take the next step in their career, work on a varied portfolio of development projects and develop their expertise within a supportive consultancy environment.

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary of £35,000-£45,000, depending on experience
• Opportunity to work on a diverse range of planning and development projects
• Clear opportunities for career progression and professional development
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Exposure to residential, commercial and mixed-use schemes
• Opportunity to build strong relationships with clients, developers and local planning authorities
• Increased responsibility and project ownership for experienced candidates

REQUIREMENTS

• A degree in Town Planning or a relevant discipline.
• MRTPI qualified or working towards chartership.
• Previous experience within a planning consultancy or local authority.
• Good knowledge of UK planning legislation, policy and development management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Confidence liaising with clients, consultants and local planning authorities.
• A proactive approach with a genuine interest in property and development.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Preparing and managing planning applications for a variety of development projects.
• Producing planning statements, reports and supporting planning documentation.
• Advising clients on planning policy, development potential and application strategies.
• Liaising with local planning authorities, developers, architects and other stakeholders.
• Monitoring applications and managing projects throughout the planning process.
• Undertaking planning policy research and assessing development proposals.
• Supporting the delivery of residential, commercial and mixed-use developments.
• For Senior Town Planner candidates, taking greater ownership of projects, managing client relationships and supporting junior team members.