Senior Town Planner - Residential Development
Shropshire | Permanent | £50,000 Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits
I'm working with a highly regarded and well-established residential developer who is looking to expand their strategic planning team with the appointment of a Senior Town Planner.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing team at a time of real momentum-offering a strong pipeline of strategic land, a supportive culture, and the autonomy to lead your own projects from promotion through to planning consent.
About the Role:
As Senior Town Planner, you'll play a key role in identifying, promoting, and securing planning permission for large-scale residential developments across the Midlands and surrounding regions. Working closely with the land, technical, and design teams, you'll be the planning expert in a collaborative and commercially savvy environment.
You'll be responsible for:
Managing the planning process for strategic and immediate land opportunities
Preparing and submitting planning applications and appeals
Coordinating external consultants and managing project timelines
Engaging with local authorities, communities, and key stakeholders
Advising on planning risks and opportunities for new land acquisitions
What We're Looking For:
MRTPI qualified (or working towards)
Strong experience in residential planning-either from consultancy, local authority, or developer background
Proven ability to manage planning applications and appeals, ideally for large sites
Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships internally and externally
A good understanding of the UK planning system, with an eye for commerciality
Why Apply?
Work on high-quality developments with a well-capitalised and privately-owned housebuilder
Clear progression opportunities in a lean and agile planning team
Flexible working culture with autonomy and trust
Competitive salary, car allowance, bonus scheme, and full benefits package
Whether you're currently in consultancy looking to make the move in-house, or you're already in the developer world and seeking more autonomy and recognition-this role offers a compelling next step in your planning career.
Interested?
Apply now or get in touch with me directly for a confidential conversation. Interviews are being scheduled over the coming weeks, so don't miss your chance to be part of something exciting. Please contact Katy on (phone number removed) and forward your CV to (url removed)