Town Planner
Location: London
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive + benefits
About the Company
Sterling Arrow is proud to be partnering with an award-winning town planning and development consultancy operating throughout the UK. Our client provides expert planning, land, public engagement and strategic development advice to a wide range of clients including private developers, commercial businesses, landowners, householders, investors, funds and major organisations.
They offer the full spectrum of planning application services and bring extensive experience in both major and minor development matters. With continued growth, they are now seeking an experienced Town Planner to join their expanding London team.
The Opportunity
This is an exceptional opportunity for a driven planning professional to take on a varied and impactful role. You will work independently across a wide range of projects while building strong client relationships and contributing to the ongoing development of the consultancy.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide clear, realistic and commercially focused planning advice.
* Independently manage a full and varied planning workload.
* Build and maintain strong client relationships through exceptional service.
* Prepare and manage planning applications, site appraisals, and planning policy research.
* Represent clients at Planning Committee meetings, hearings and appeals.
* Lead and coordinate internal and external project teams.
* Mentor and support junior members of the team.
* Support business development by proactively securing new work and representing the company at relevant events and networking opportunities.
Required Skills & Experience
* Solid and varied planning experience, including essential private sector exposure.
* Chartered Town Planner / full RTPI membership (or actively working towards it).
* Strong technical understanding of the planning system and current planning policy.
* Excellent commercial awareness and understanding of development projects.
* Highly organised with the ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines.
* Strong attention to detail and accuracy in written and analytical work.
* Confident communicator with excellent client-facing skills.
* Collaborative, proactive and supportive approach to team working.
Why Apply?
* Join an award-winning consultancy with a strong national reputation.
* Work on diverse and engaging projects across multiple sectors.
* Be part of a collaborative, supportive and growing team.
* Excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development.
We value diversity and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. We take your privacy seriously and adhere to GDPR guidelines. By applying for this position, you provide us with your consent to hold and process your data.
Accessibility:
If you encounter accessibility barriers in the application process or if you have access needs and require support or adjustments to participate equitably in the recruitment process, please email mahi@steringarrow.co.uk.