Town Planner

Carrington West; Tyseley; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A national planning consultancy is seeking a Town Planner to join their team in Birmingham. You will deliver projects across the UK, manage your own caseload, and work collaboratively with colleagues and clients. The role requires at least 6 months of experience in the UK planning sector and offers a flexible three-day office work schedule. A competitive salary and benefits including a car allowance are available.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Competitive package

Car allowance

Coaching and mentoring

Membership fees covered

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months experience in the public or private sector in the UK.
• Ideally a licentiate member of the RTPI or have gained chartered status.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects nationally across the UK as part of a team.
• Manage your own caseload and assist with larger projects.
• Work with colleagues and clients in a collaborative manner.

Skills

Excellent communication

Analytical abilities

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving

Job description

Overview

Town Planner – Hybrid Working – Birmingham

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 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 joining a collaborative team and will have the chance to:

• Deliver projects nationally across the UK as part of a team of town planners
• Manage your own caseload and assist with larger and more complicated projects
• Work in a collaborative manner with colleagues and clients
• Assist with project delivery on a range of sites and sectors

Requirements / 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
• Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team
• Experience in a planning consultancy or local authority is a must

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

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.

Additional information

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

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. 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 call 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: 61078