Principal Town Planner
Location: Worcestershire
Working Pattern: Hybrid
I'm working with a highly respected planning consultancy in Worcestershire that's looking to bring on board a Senior Town Planner or Principal Town Planner to help lead a diverse and growing portfolio of planning work. If you're someone who lives and breathes planning, enjoys mentoring others, and wants a role where you can shape strategy as well as delivery, this could be a great fit.
What you'll be doing
·Lead on major planning applications, appeals, strategic planning and deliverables from concept through to decision
·Provide expert town planner input on policy interpretation, local plans, feasibility studies and site appraisals
·Act as a key point of contact with clients, local authorities, statutory consultees and developers
·Mentor and support junior planners, helping to build skills across the team
·Contribute to business growth: helping win new work and maintaining client relationships
What we're looking for
·A seasoned town planner with several years' experience, ideally in both private consultancy and/or local authority work
·Chartered membership of the RTPI is highly desired or working towards
·Strong technical skills: report writing, planning statements, negotiation, understanding planning policy & legislation
·Commercial awareness: understanding how decisions affect costs, risk, timeframes etc.
·Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills
What's on offer
·Salary £45,000 - £52,000 DOE
·Hybrid working
·Opportunity to take genuine leadership of the planning function and influence strategy
·Support for continuous professional development
·A friendly, family feel culture where collaboration and quality are valued
How to apply
If you're a dedicated Senior or Principal Town Planner looking for your next step up, I'd love to speak with you. Please email (url removed) or call (phone number removed) to discuss the role further!
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