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Barker Parry Town Planning Ltd challenges the stereotype that smaller consultancies only handle local work or smaller projects. Based in Hertfordshire, we deliver high-quality planning services across England, working on projects of all sizes and complexities. Our portfolio includes a variety of locations and project types, offering expertise, agile response times, personalised service, and collaborative relationships.
Summary of the role
This is a full-time Senior or Principal Planner role located in Hitchin at Barker Parry Town Planning.
The successful candidate will be responsible for handling a diverse range of planning schemes, including householder applications and residential and commercial developments.
You will also undertake site promotions, including Local Plan site promotions and Local Plan monitoring.
Principal Planners can also expect to advise Clients on Conditions and potential Appeals, attend and present at Planning Committees, and contribute to business development via social media.
Tasks include project management, client communication, site visits, report writing, and planning applications.
We are open to discussing flexible, hybrid working arrangements. We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship for this role.
Skills
You will have 2-3+ years’ experience in either the private or public sector and be working towards RTPI Chartered Membership.
A full, clean driving licence is a must, and access to a car for site visits and meetings would be desirable.
You’ll revel in exacting accuracy and attention to detail, exercise judgement in prioritising workload under pressure, and be able to estimate and manage fee budgets.
You’ll be a team player who actively supports colleagues and strongly commits to personal integrity and client confidentiality.
About Us
Our mission is to achieve planning success for our clients by providing accessible, honest, and expert planning advice for individuals and companies, helping them realise their ambitions—whether through business objectives or creating their dream home.
Barker Parry’s culture is team-focused. We collaborate on projects, support each other’s growth, and contribute to business development. We’re large enough to handle interesting, complex projects, yet small enough for team members to make a rewarding impact and work independently.
We’re friendly, value strong bonds, and support a good work/life balance.
We’re adaptable, responsive to clients’ needs, and operate with a flat structure to enable growth and evolution.
We have vision, are resourceful and proactive. We understand the bigger picture of business landscapes, property, construction, and how planning decisions impact daily life and industry.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Other
Industries
* Architecture and Planning
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