Senior Town Planner

Town Planner Location: Office-Based (Full-Time) Salary: Competitive, DOE Type: Permanent About the Company Our client is a well-established, family-run planning consultancy with a strong reputation and a growing workload. The business is currently made up of two full-time Chartered Planners, supported by an experienced administrative team, and is experiencing a sustained increase in project demand. As part of their continued growth, they are looking to appoint either a Town Planner or Senior Town Planner to join their close-knit team. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering planning advice across a varied portfolio of projects and helping support the next phase of the company's expansion.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated town planner seeking greater responsibility within a smaller consultancy environment where their contribution will have a direct impact on the business. Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing a range of planning applications and appeals.
• Providing planning advice to clients across various sectors.
• Preparing planning statements and supporting documentation.
• Liaising with local authorities, clients, and stakeholders.
• Assisting with business growth and client development opportunities.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• MRTPI status (or be working towards Chartership if applying at Planner level).
• Approximately 4-5 years' planning experience within either the private or public sector.
• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to manage projects independently and work effectively within a small team environment. What's on Offer?
• Opportunity to join a busy and growing consultancy.
• Genuine career progression opportunities.
• Close collaboration with experienced Chartered Planners.
• Supportive family-run culture with a strong team ethos.
• The potential to help shape future growth plans, including mentoring future junior and graduate hires as the business expands. If you're looking for a role where you can make a tangible impact within a thriving consultancy, we'd love to hear from you. Apply with your CV today or call Tullula Farrell on (phone number removed)