Senior / Principal Town Planner Location: Bedford (Private Planning Consultancy) Salary: Up to £50k, Dependent on experience Contact: Georgia Cookson | (phone number removed) | (url removed) Are you an experienced Town Planner looking to take the next step in your career? Our client, a well-established private planning consultancy based in Bedford, is seeking a Senior or Principal Town Planner to join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified planner with at least 5 years of post-qualification experience to play a key role in a dynamic and collaborative environment. The Role: As a Senior/Principal Planner, you will be involved in a broad range of planning consultancy services, including: ·Preparing planning appraisals for development sites ·Submitting pre-application enquiries and full planning applications ·Managing listed building consent applications ·Preparing and submitting planning appeals ·Drafting representations to Local Plan and Neighbourhood Plan consultations This is a varied role that will suit a proactive and commercially minded planner who enjoys working on diverse projects across sectors. About You: ·MRTPI qualified (or working towards) ·Minimum 5 years of post-qualification planning experience ·Strong report writing and communication skills ·Able to work independently and manage multiple projects ·Private sector or consultancy experience preferred, but not essential You'll be joining a friendly and expert team with a strong client base and a track record of successful projects. Career progression is encouraged and supported, with the role offering flexibility to shape your future within the firm. Apply Now: If you're ready to progress your career in a supportive and professional planning practice, we want to hear from you! Contact Georgia Cookson on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) to apply or find out more