Senior Town Planner: Lead Development Strategy & Projects

Vivid Resourcing; Chesterfield; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Vivid Resourcing seeks a Senior Town Planner for a Derby-based planning consultancy to join a growing team. You will manage a varied portfolio across residential and commercial projects, advising clients from initial appraisal through to applications and appeals.

Take ownership of strategies, liaise with Local Planning Authorities, and support junior colleagues in a collaborative, hybrid-working environment with regular client contact.

Qualifications

• Several years' experience in town planning, ideally in private-sector consultancy.
• Strong development management and/or strategic planning experience.
• Proven track record of managing planning applications successfully.
• Experience dealing with Local Planning Authorities and external consultants.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied portfolio of planning projects from inception to determination.
• Prepare and submit planning applications and supporting documentation.
• Provide planning advice to private-sector clients and develop strategies.
• Conduct site appraisals and development feasibility work.
• Promote sites through Local Plans and other processes.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary consultant teams and client meetings.
• Prepare representations, appeals and planning submissions.
• Liaise with planning officers, consultees and stakeholders.
• Assist with Section 106 negotiations and planning obligations.
• Support junior team members with knowledge sharing.

Skills

Town planning experience

Client liaison

Project management

Written communication

Verbal communication

UK planning knowledge

Education

MRTPI desirable

Job description

Vivid Resourcing seeks a Senior Town Planner for a Derby-based planning consultancy to join a growing team. You will manage a varied portfolio across residential and commercial projects, advising clients from initial appraisal through to applications and appeals.

Take ownership of strategies, liaise with Local Planning Authorities, and support junior colleagues in a collaborative, hybrid-working environment with regular client contact.