Principal Town Planner in Chipping Norton

Principal Town Planner in Chipping Norton

Chipping Norton Full-Time 45000 - 60000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead and manage diverse planning projects while mentoring junior planners.
  • Company: Respected planning consultancy with a supportive team culture.
  • Benefits: Hybrid working, competitive salary, and clear progression pathways.
  • Other info: Join a dynamic team with a strong pipeline of secured work.
  • Why this job: Step into a senior role with real influence and autonomy in planning.
  • Qualifications: MRTPI qualified with significant UK planning experience and strong communication skills.

The predicted salary is between 45000 - 60000 £ per year.

We are seeking an experienced Senior, Principal, or Associate Town Planner to join a well-established and highly respected planning consultancy in Oxfordshire on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded planning professional looking to step into a senior role with real influence, autonomy, and progression potential.

You will play a key role in leading and delivering a broad range of planning projects across residential, mixed-use, commercial, and strategic land schemes.

Responsibilities:
  • Leading and managing planning applications and appeals
  • Providing strategic planning advice to clients
  • Managing client relationships and supporting business development
  • Mentoring junior planners
  • Representing clients at planning committees and stakeholder meetings
  • Preparing high-quality reports, statements, and planning submissions

At Associate level, there will be an increased focus on team leadership, client development, and commercial input into the business.

Qualifications:
  • MRTPI qualified
  • Significant UK planning experience (private or public sector)
  • Demonstrates strong commercial awareness
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Can confidently manage clients and projects independently
  • Lives within a one-hour commute of the office
What’s on Offer:
  • Hybrid working (2 days per week in the office, 3 days initially while settling in)
  • Clear pathway for progression
  • Strong pipeline of secured work
  • Supportive and collaborative team culture
  • Competitive salary and benefits package

Principal Town Planner in Chipping Norton employer: The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited

Join a well-established planning consultancy in Oxfordshire that values your expertise and offers a supportive, collaborative team culture. With a clear pathway for progression and the flexibility of hybrid working, this role as a Principal Town Planner provides you with the autonomy to lead impactful projects while mentoring junior planners. Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, all within a thriving environment that prioritises professional growth and client relationships.

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We think you need these skills to ace Principal Town Planner in Chipping Norton

MRTPI qualification
UK planning experience
Commercial awareness
Written communication skills
Verbal communication skills
Client management
Project management