Senior Town Planner - Infrastructure

GreenJobs Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in town planning services is seeking a Town Planner to work on major infrastructure projects across London and other UK regions. The role encompasses preparing and submitting applications, advising on policy compliance, and engaging stakeholders. Ideal candidates will hold an RTPI-accredited degree and have significant experience in planning, particularly within consultancy or local government.

Qualifications

• Chartered membership with RTPI or working towards it.
• Significant experience in planning, consultancy or local government.
• Expertise in major infrastructure planning.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit planning applications ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Conduct research on planning policies and strategic advice.
• Engage in negotiations with local authorities on planning matters.

Skills

Report-writing

Stakeholder engagement

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

RTPI-accredited degree

Job description

Role:
Provide town planning services to public and private sector clients on major infrastructure and regeneration projects across London and other regions in the UK.

Responsibilities:

* Prepare and submit planning and consent applications, including those related to Hybrid Bills, Transport & Works Act Orders, and Development Consent Orders, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
* Conduct research on relevant planning policies, legislation, and sector-specific regulations early in project development to provide strategic planning advice.
* Assist in negotiations with local authorities, statutory bodies, and third parties to secure agreements on planning matters.
* Develop and maintain consents management plans and registers.
* Advise multidisciplinary teams on the preparation of drawings and supplementary planning documents for submission.
* Monitor construction activities to ensure full compliance with planning consents and directives.
* Engage in consultations with stakeholders and third parties to facilitate planning processes.

Experience and Skills Required:

* RTPI-accredited degree.
* Chartered membership with the RTPI or actively working towards it.
* Significant experience in planning, gained in consultancy and/or local government.
* Proven expertise in major infrastructure planning, including application preparation and appeals.
* Strong report-writing skills with excellent attention to detail.
* Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
* Experience in stakeholder engagement within the planning process.