Salary £40k-£50k Vacancy type Permanent Categories Town Planning
Senior Planner
Bedford
£40k-£50k
About the Role:
As a Senior Planner, you’ll be responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of projects from inception through to completion. You’ll provide strategic planning advice, coordinate applications, lead on stakeholder engagement, and contribute to the development of local and regional planning policy.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Lead on the preparation and submission of planning applications and supporting documents
2. Provide expert planning advice to clients and colleagues
3. Manage and mentor junior staff
4. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, local authorities, and stakeholders
5. Represent the company at planning committees, appeals, and public consultations
6. Stay up to date with planning legislation and policy changes
What We’re Looking For:
7. Degree in Town Planning or a related discipline
8. RTPI membership (or eligibility for membership)
9. At least 5 years of experience in planning, preferably within a consultancy or local authority
10. Excellent communication, report writing, and presentation skills
11. Strong project management and organisational abilities
12. A proactive, solutions-focused mindset
Are you interested in this or any other Town Planning job opportunities across the UK? Please get in touch by emailing your CV toor call Kirsty Tanner on 01792 940004 also you can apply below!