Senior Town Planner – Client-Side (MRTPI Chartered Planner)
A large leading, fast-growing client-side property and hospitality business is seeking a Senior Town Planner to support the Head of Planning across a varied estate—including hotels, offices, commercial spaces, and strategic land holdings in London and the Home Counties. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of complex, high-impact projects from inception to completion within a dynamic owner-operator environment.
The Role
* Lead complex planning projects from feasibility through to consent, discharge, and delivery.
* Support site acquisitions with thorough due diligence: policy/designation checks, planning history, and land-use constraints.
* Undertake site appraisals to determine development potential and risks.
* Provide proactive planning advice on upcoming and ongoing developments, ensuring compliance with existing permissions and identifying material changes.
* Monitor live schemes against planning conditions and obligations; advise on compliance strategy and variations.
* Accurately review drawings and measure to scale using Adobe or similar software.
* Engage directly with operational teams (e.g., hotel/general managers) on site-specific proposals and the scope/limits of permitted development rights.
Key Responsibilities
* Advise property, legal, and construction colleagues on a broad spectrum of planning matters.
* Prepare and submit planning applications for a range of development types.
* Draft written representations and manage appeals (written reps, hearings, inquiries).
* Make representations to Local Plans and respond to planning enforcement issues.
* Lead negotiations with LPAs and statutory consultees to secure timely, positive outcomes.
* Contribute to wider estate strategy and any other planning-related duties as needed.
Skills & Experience
* MRTPI Chartered Town Planner (or equivalent) with 4+ years’ relevant experience (client-side, consultancy, or public sector).
* Strong grasp of UK planning policy and process, with evidence of delivering complex cases.
* Confident stakeholder manager, able to influence senior leaders and external partners.
* Solid development management experience and familiarity with a wide range of application types.
* Excellent report writing, attention to detail, and organisational skills.
* Commercially minded, pragmatic, and delivery-focused.
* Heritage experience/interest advantageous.
* Full UK driving licence (essential).
What’s on Offer
* Competitive package with performance recognition.
* Complimentary on-site parking.
* Employee discounts across hospitality/food & beverage (plus broader retail/leisure perks).
* Cycle-to-work scheme, life assurance, employee assistance programme.
* “Introduce a friend” referral bonus, recognition awards, and regular social events.
* Access to pool car and optional car scheme.
Please note: This role is office-based in SW London, five days per week.
Discreet Enquiries & Applications
Rob Hanks — FutureGen Recruitment
Call: 07855 276123
Email: rob@futuregenrecruitment.com
Reach out for a confidential discussion or to submit your CV.