Transport Planner jobs in United Kingdom
Town Planner/Senior Town Planner
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Senior Town Planner
Job summary
A leading UK recruitment firm seeks a Senior Town Planner with housebuilding experience to guide projects through the planning process. You will work collaboratively and play a key role in shaping high-quality residential schemes. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of UK planning and exceptional communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary and flexible working options.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Proven experience in a housebuilder, residential developer, or planning consultancy.
- Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
- Strong negotiation skills and knowledge of planning legislation.
Responsibilities
- Lead planning strategy on new and existing residential developments.
- Prepare and submit planning applications.
- Liaise with local authorities and stakeholders.
Skills
Education
Location: Chelmsford | Salary: Competitive + Benefits | Employer: Leading UK Housebuilder
I am partnering with a well-established, reputable residential developer to recruit a Senior Town Planner to join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced planning professional with a strong background in the housebuilding sector to take on a strategic and influential role within a successful development business.
As Senior Town Planner, you will play a key role in guiding the business through the planning process from site identification to consent. You'll work closely with land, design, and technical teams to shape high-quality, deliverable residential schemes.
- Lead planning strategy on new and existing residential developments
- Prepare, manage, and submit planning applications
- Liaise and negotiate with local authorities, stakeholders, and consultants
- Provide expert planning advice to internal teams
- Support site appraisals and help identify new land opportunities
- Ensure compliance with relevant planning legislation and policy changes
- Proven experience working for a housebuilder, residential developer, or planning consultancy with housebuilder clients
- Strong understanding of the UK planning system and residential development
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and report‑writing skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects concurrently
- MRTPI qualified (or working toward) preferred
- Join a respected and stable business with a strong project pipeline
- Be part of a collaborative, supportive planning team
- Genuine opportunities for progression
- Competitive salary package and flexible working options
If you're a driven Senior Town Planner looking for your next challenge in residential development, I'd love to hear from you. Apply confidentially today or contact me directly for an informal discussion.
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