Senior Town Planner - Infrastructure (Multiple locations)

Mattinson Partnership; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading planning consultancy in London seeks a Senior Town Planner to provide town planning services for major infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have experience in planning, preferably within consultancy or local government, and possess strong communication and report-writing skills. This role requires chartered membership or progress towards it, ensuring compliance with planning regulations and successful stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Chartered membership with the RTPI or actively pursuing it.
• Experience in planning consultancy and/or local government.
• Expertise in major infrastructure planning, including application preparation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit planning and consent applications.
• Conduct research on planning policies and regulations.
• Assist in negotiations with local authorities on planning matters.
• Advise teams on preparation of planning documents.

Skills

Chartered membership with the RTPI or actively working towards it

Significant experience in planning

Proven expertise in major infrastructure planning

Strong report-writing skills

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills

Experience in stakeholder engagement

Job description

Senior Town Planner - Infrastructure (Multiple locations)

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:

• 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.

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