Town Planner - Principal

Carrington West; Leicester Forest East; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A private planning consultancy in Leicester is seeking a Senior Town Planner offering hybrid working with a salary up to £55,000 DOE. Candidates must be licentiate members of the RTPI, possess a full UK driving license, and have strong communication and problem-solving skills. The consultancy promotes a friendly culture and offers flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Friendly and caring culture

Coaching and mentoring from senior staff

Membership fees covered

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• MUST be a licentiate member of the RTPI or chartered status.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel in the UK for site visits.
• Experience in a planning consultancy or local authority is a must.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own case load while assisting with complex projects.
• Collaborate with colleagues and clients.

Skills

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Licentiate member of the RTPI or chartered status

Job description

Overview

Senior Town Planner – Hybrid Working – Up to £35,000 - £55,000 DOE – Leicester

Carrington West are assisting their client in their search for an experienced town planner on a full-time permanent basis.

We have an exciting opportunity to join a private planning consultancy based in Leicester; 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 case load, while assisting with some of the larger and more complicated projects the consultancy has.

Requirements / Qualifications

• MUST be a licentiate member of the RTPI or 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 in a planning consultancy or local authority is a must.

Benefits

• Friendly and caring culture within the small close knit team
• Coaching and mentoring from senior staff
• Membership fees covered
• Flexible working arrangements can be discussed in the interview

The salary is negotiable and can be discussed in an interview or upon application.

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Job Reference Number: 61055