Senior Town Planner - Lead Development & Projects

Waterman Aspen; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid professional subscription

Regular social events

Volunteer opportunities

Career development support

Job summary

Waterman Aspen is seeking a Senior / Principal Planner to join our Town Planning team on a diverse range of projects and secondments across the UK. You will work with clients in local authorities, consultancies, public bodies and construction companies, applying your planning expertise to development management and policy interpretation.

The role offers career progression, mentoring, and access to professional body subscriptions, with opportunities to broaden your experience through varied

Qualifications

• More than 5 years planning experience within the public or private sector.
• Chartered member of the RTPI or working towards membership.
• Experience of Planning Development Management and knowledge of planning legislation.
• Experience of presenting to a wide range of audiences.
• Experience of writing reports and planning statements.
• Experience of writing proofs of evidence and attending public inquiries/examinations.
• Project management and research skills.
• Knowledge of Planning Policy including the local plan process and supporting documentation.

Skills

Planning experience

RTPI membership

Development management

Policy knowledge

Presentations

Report writing

Public inquiries

Project management

Research skills

Job description

Waterman Aspen is seeking a Senior / Principal Planner to join our Town Planning team on a diverse range of projects and secondments across the UK. You will work with clients in local authorities, consultancies, public bodies and construction companies, applying your planning expertise to development management and policy interpretation.

The role offers career progression, mentoring, and access to professional body subscriptions, with opportunities to broaden your experience through varied