Town Planner

Vivid Resourcing; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Vivid Resourcing is hiring planning professionals in Ipswich, inviting Town Planners, Planning Managers, Associate Planners and Associate Directors to join a growing planning team. You'll work on a range of projects and advance your career.

The roles involve delivering planning projects, liaising with authorities and clients, mentoring juniors, and helping grow the practice. MRTPI status or RTPI progression is welcomed.

Qualifications

• Passionate about planning and the built environment.
• Commercially aware with strong communication skills.
• Confident managing projects, clients and deadlines.
• Able to work independently while contributing positively to a team.
• Ambitious and keen to develop their career.
• MRTPI qualified or working towards RTPI membership where appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver a diverse range of planning projects.
• Prepare and submit planning applications and provide strategic planning advice.
• Liaise with local planning authorities, clients, consultants and stakeholders.
• Lead projects from inception through to determination.
• Develop client relationships and identify new business opportunities.
• Mentor and support junior members of the planning team.
• Contribute to the continued growth and success of the planning practice.

Skills

MRTPI

Project management

Client liaison

Communication skills

Independence

Education

RTPI membership in progress

Job description

We're Hiring | Planning Professionals

Town Planner | Planning Manager | Associate Planner | Associate Director

Are you an ambitious planning professional looking for your next opportunity? We're growing our planning team and are looking for talented individuals at a range of levels to join us.

We're interested in hearing from:

• Town Planners - whether you're developing your experience or looking to take the next step in your career.
• Planning Managers - experienced planners who can lead projects, manage clients and support the wider team.
• Associate Planners - confident professionals looking to take on greater responsibility and develop their career.
• Associate Directors - senior planning professionals with strong technical, commercial and leadership experience.

What you'll be doing

Depending on the role, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Manage and deliver a diverse range of planning projects.
• Prepare and submit planning applications and provide strategic planning advice.
• Liaise with local planning authorities, clients, consultants and stakeholders.
• Lead projects from inception through to determination.
• Develop client relationships and identify new business opportunities.
• Mentor and support junior members of the planning team.
• Contribute to the continued growth and success of the planning practice.

What we’re looking for

We're looking for people who are:

• Passionate about planning and the built environment.
• Commercially aware with strong communication skills.
• Confident managing projects, clients and deadlines.
• Able to work independently while contributing positively to a team.
• Ambitious and keen to develop their career.
• MRTPI qualified or working towards RTPI membership where appropriate.

Why join us?

You'll be joining a forward-thinking team where you can make a real impact, work on interesting projects and progress your career. We're committed to developing our people and creating opportunities at every level.

? Location: Ipswich

? Salary: Competitive/ Experience Dependant

If you're considering your next move in planning, we'd love to hear from you.

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