Town Planner

Carrington West; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property consultancy is seeking a qualified Planner to join their Strategic Land team in Tamworth. You will support the promotion of strategic land and planning applications for residential developments, ensuring compliance with legislation and managing project delivery. This role offers the chance to impact long-term housing development within a dynamic and supportive work environment.

Benefits

Car allowance

Excellent benefits

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in strategic land planning.
• Strong understanding of the EIA process and planning obligations.
• Proven track record in preparing and submitting planning applications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare planning appraisals and develop strategies.
• Manage planning performance indicators and oversee consultant teams.
• Ensure compliance with planning policy and legislation.

Skills

Planning legislation knowledge

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Degree-qualified

Full chartered member of the RTPI

Job description

Job Title: Planner - Strategic Land
Location: Tamworth
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time (37.5 hours per week)
Salary: Competitive + Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified Planner to join a dynamic Strategic Land team working on behalf of a major UK property group.
We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a specialist strategic land business, seeking a motivated individual to support the promotion of strategic land and planning applications for residential-led developments. The role will be based in Tamworth and involves working on long-term development projects across the UK.

Key Responsibilities:
·Prepare planning appraisals and develop strategies for promoting strategic land
·Contribute to the delivery of viable, deliverable planning consents
·Manage planning performance indicators, monitor risks, and oversee consultant teams and budgets
·Support design development through the planning process
·Ensure compliance with planning policy, legislation, and sustainability goals
·Collaborate with internal teams to align projects with broader business objectives

Candidate Requirements:
·Degree-qualified and a full chartered member of the RTPI (minimum of 1 year)
·Strong understanding of planning legislation, local plan promotion, the EIA process, and planning obligations
·Proven track record in preparing and submitting successful planning applications
·Strong communication and negotiation skills

Why This Role?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-regarded strategic land team within a respected UK property group. You'll be part of a business committed to creating sustainable communities and delivering long-term residential development opportunities. The working environment is inclusive, forward-thinking, and supportive of professional growth, with real scope to make an impact on the future of housing development.

Interested?
Apply now to take the next step in your planning career. Send your CV to [e-mail] or call 02393 876 054 to discuss the role further

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