Job Description
Senior Town PlannerLocation: Chelmsford, EssexSalary: Competitive + bonus + benefitsJob Type: Full-time, Permanent
A well-established and growing planning consultancy is seeking a Senior Town Planner to join its team based in Chelmsford.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced planner to take on a key role within a dynamic and commercially focused consultancy delivering planning advice across a broad range of development sectors. The practice works on projects including residential, mixed-use, commercial and strategic land developments, providing planning strategy and guidance from early-stage site promotion through to planning permission.
The successful candidate will join a collaborative team environment with the opportunity to take ownership of projects, work closely with clients and contribute to the continued growth of the business.
The Role
As a Senior Town Planner, you will play an important role in managing projects and providing planning advice to a diverse client base.
Key responsibilities will include:
* Preparing, submitting and managing planning applications and planning appeals
* Providing strategic planning advice to clients across a variety of development projects
* Managing projects from initial feasibility through to determination
* Undertaking site appraisals, planning research and policy analysis
* Liaising with local authorities, consultants and key stakeholders
* Preparing planning statements and supporting documentation
* Supporting junior members of the team and contributing to project delivery
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
* 4+ years' experience in town planning, ideally within a consultancy environment
* A degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline
* RTPI membership or working towards MRTPI
* Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and development process
* Experience managing planning applications and client relationships
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Strong organisational and project management abilities
What's on Offer
* Competitive salary commensurate with experience
* Performance-related bonus and benefits package
* Opportunity to work on a diverse range of planning projects
* Supportive and collaborative team environment
* Excellent career progression opportunities within a growing consultancy
This is a great opportunity for a Senior Planner looking to take the next step in their career within a forward-thinking consultancy delivering high-quality planning advice across the South East.
For more information or a confidential discussion about the role, please get in touch.