Senior Town Planner

Job Advertisement: Senior Town Planner Apply fast, check the full description by scrolling below to find out the full requirements for this role. Location: Cardiff Salary: Competitive Overview Are you an experienced Town Planner looking to take the next step in your career? We are seeking a motivated and skilled Senior Town Planner to join a dynamic and multidisciplinary team in Cardiff. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects, including residential, mixed-use developments, data centres, airports, retail, logistics, and major infrastructure initiatives. If you are passionate about shaping the future of urban and rural environments, this role offers the perfect platform to make a meaningful impact.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Town Planner, you will: Contribute to strategic planning work, including preparing representations for Local Plan consultations and developing planning strategies to promote land and development opportunities. Assist Planning Directors in delivering their caseloads, including preparing Planning Statements and other key documentation. Develop and refine your written and oral communication skills to effectively engage with stakeholders. Play an active role in business development initiatives to support the growth of the planning team. Mentor and guide junior team members, including Planners, Assistant Planners, Graduates, and Apprentices. Participate in internal planning groups and contribute to the continuous improvement of the team's processes and outputs.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need: Full RTPI chartered status with proven experience in a planning consultancy environment. A strong understanding of planning policy and a keen interest in planning, development, and environmental issues. Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work proactively and strategically. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically about complex planning challenges. A good awareness of market trends and local planning issues. The ability to manage workloads effectively and meet established deadlines. Day-to-Day Your typical day will involve: Collaborating with colleagues across various disciplines to deliver high-quality planning advice and solutions. Preparing and reviewing planning applications, statements, and reports. xwwtmva Engaging with clients, local authorities, and other stakeholders to progress projects. Supporting the team in identifying new business opportunities and contributing to propos...