At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead diverse planning projects and provide expert advice to clients.
- Company: Dynamic planning consultancy based in London with a collaborative team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, performance bonuses, hybrid working, and professional development.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and mentoring junior planners.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on urban development and enhance your planning skills.
- Qualifications: Degree in Town Planning and experience in planning consultancy or local authority.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Location: London
Salary: Competitive (DOE)
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Town Planner or Senior Town Planner to join our growing planning team in London. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious planning professional to lead a diverse portfolio of projects, provide expert planning advice, and support clients through all stages of the development process. The successful candidate will work across a broad range of sectors, including residential, commercial, industrial, mixed-use, renewable energy, and strategic land, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver successful planning outcomes across London, the South East, and the wider UK.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a varied portfolio of planning projects from inception through to completion.
- Prepare, coordinate, and submit planning applications, appeals, and supporting documentation.
- Undertake planning appraisals and provide strategic planning advice to clients.
- Liaise with local planning authorities, statutory consultees, stakeholders, and community groups.
- Lead client meetings and maintain strong client relationships.
- Prepare planning statements, policy reviews, site assessments, and representations to local plans.
- Mentor and support junior planners, assisting with their professional development.
- Represent clients at planning committees, hearings, public consultations, and inquiries where appropriate.
Skills and Experience
- Essential Degree in Town Planning or a related discipline.
- Chartered Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI), or working towards chartership with significant post-qualification experience.
- Proven experience within a planning consultancy, local authority, or property development environment.
- Strong knowledge of the UK planning system, planning policy, and development management.
- Experience managing planning applications and appeals.
- Excellent report writing and communication skills.
- Commercial awareness and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Full UK driving licence.
Desirable
- Experience across multiple development sectors.
- Knowledge of planning policy and development within London and the South East.
- Public inquiry or hearing experience.
- Existing client relationships and business development experience.
Personal Attributes
- Proactive and solutions-focused.
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
- Confident communicator with strong presentation abilities.
- Ability to build lasting client relationships.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Collaborative team player with leadership potential.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Annual performance bonus.
- Hybrid and flexible working.
- Pension scheme.
- Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays.
- Professional membership fees paid.
- Continued professional development and training.
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