Senior Town Planner in London

Senior Town Planner in London

Full-Time 50000 - 65000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead major planning applications and shape urban development strategies.
  • Company: Respected design-focused multidisciplinary practice in London.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and tailored professional development.
  • Other info: Collaborative culture with opportunities for career growth and impact.
  • Why this job: Join a creative team and influence high-profile projects across London.
  • Qualifications: MRTPI status or equivalent experience with strong London planning knowledge.

The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 Β£ per year.

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

  • 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

  • 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.

Senior Town Planner in London employer: Energy Jobline CVL

Join a leading design-focused multidisciplinary practice in Central London, where creativity and collaboration are at the heart of our work culture. As a Senior Town Planner, you'll enjoy competitive salary and benefits, hybrid working options, and the chance to influence high-profile urban projects from concept to delivery, all while contributing to your professional growth in a supportive environment that values innovative planning solutions.

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Contact Details:

Energy Jobline CVL Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Senior Town Planner in London

MRTPI status
Planning Application Preparation
Stakeholder Engagement
Urban Development Knowledge
London Planning Policy Understanding
Report Writing Skills
Client-Facing Abilities