Senior Town Planner - Design-Led Practice - London Location: Central London Salary: Competitive benefits Type: Full-time, Permanent I'm working with a respected, design-focused multidisciplinary practice-well known for delivering high-quality, sustainable developments across London and the South East-to recruit a talented Senior Town Planner for their London office. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced planner to join a creative environment where planners and architects collaborate closely from concept through to delivery. You'll be involved in high-profile urban, mixed-use, residential, and regeneration schemes, playing a key role in shaping planning strategy for a growing project portfolio. The Role As Senior Town Planner, you will: Lead the preparation, coordination, and submission of major planning applications. Oversee planning strategies across a range of complex development projects. Provide expert planning advice to internal design teams and external clients. Manage stakeholder engagement, including local authorities and community groups. Support junior colleagues and contribute to team development. Monitor planning policy changes and guide project responses. About You The ideal candidate will have: MRTPI status (or equivalent senior-level experience). Strong experience in consultancy or a developer/architectural environment. Excellent understanding of London planning policy and urban development issues. Exceptional written communication and report-writing skills. Confident client-facing abilities and a proactive, solution-focused mindset. Interest in design, placemaking, and collaborative working with architects.This role suits a Town Planner ready to step up or an established Senior Planner seeking more creative, design-integrated work. What's on Offer Competitive salary & benefits Hybrid working Involvement in high-profile London projects Collaborative studio culture Tailored professional development Opportunity to influence project direction from early concept stages How to Apply If you're a planning professional who thrives in a design-led, collaborative environment and wants to contribute to meaningful urban development across London, I'd love to hear from you. Send your CV for a confidential conversation