Town Planner

Carrington West; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A national planning consultancy is seeking a full-time Town Planner to join their team. The role offers flexible working arrangements and involves managing your own caseload while contributing to various planning projects across the UK. Candidates should have at least 6 months of relevant experience and excellent communication skills. This unique opportunity encourages applications to be submitted promptly.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Competitive package including car allowance

Friendly and caring culture

Coaching and mentoring from senior staff

Membership fees covered

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months experience in the public or private sector in the UK.
• Ideally licentiate member of the RTPI or have gained chartered status.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel in the UK for site visits.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with colleagues and clients.
• Manage your own caseload for various planning projects.
• Assist with larger and more complicated projects.

Skills

Excellent communication

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving abilities

Job description

Overview

Town Planner
Hybrid Working
Reading

Carrington West are assisting their client, a well established national planning consultancy, in their search for a town planner on a full-time permanent basis.

We have an exciting opportunity to join a team of town planners delivering projects nationally across the UK working on a whole range of projects including retail and leisure, education, residential and commercial. The role is open to candidates from both the private and the public sector.

Responsibilities

You will be working in a collaborative manner with both colleagues and clients whilst having the chance to manage your own caseload, while assisting with some of the larger and more complicated projects the consultancy has.

The company are offering a completely flexible working arrangement of 3 days a week in the Reading office which if typically Tuesday, Wednesday Thursday with Monday and Friday from home.

You will need

• Minimum 6 months experience in the public or private sector in the UK
• Ideally licentiate member of the RTPI or have gained chartered status
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel in the UK for site visits
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team environment

Experience and eligibility

Experience in a planning consultancy or local authority is a must. Please note that applications won't be considered without the criteria being met.

Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Competitive package along with other benefits such as car allowance
• Friendly and caring culture
• Coaching and mentoring from senior staff
• Membership fees covered

Application and contact

The salary is negotiable and can be discussed in an interview or upon application. This role will move quickly and is a unique opportunity so please get in touch as soon as possible. By sending in your CV, you acknowledge you are happy for us to put you forward for the role you have applied for. If you are keen to see a full job description, please call or attach a cover letter to your application.

To avoid missing out please apply today with a copy of your CV then contact Ashleigh Waterhouse on (phone number removed).

If you are a Town Planner who is interested in job opportunities, but this role is not of interest, please still apply so we can consider you for other positions.

Job Reference Number: 61029